had been praising
- past perfect progressive of praise.
Example Sentences
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Since she announced she had terminal cancer in March, colleagues, constituents and the California news media had been praising her achievements in articles and on social media.
From Seattle Times ● May 21, 2023
Laviolette said Thursday that “every game” had been getting better and had been praising Kempny’s efforts, but he also noted that the left-shot defenseman was experiencing a bit of a learning curve in camp.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 9, 2021
At a meeting, the company’s lawyer, Stuart Baker, had been praising three former members of the leadership team, including his own predecessor.
From Slate ● Apr. 15, 2021
He returned to the little garden, where the Commissary, as soon as he caught sight of him, asked him to point out the dahlias Signora Peppina had been praising.
From The Patriot Piccolo Mondo Antico by Fogazzaro, Antonio
It seems Mr. Tristram had been praising it to her like anything last night.”
From The School Queens by Meade, L. T.
