present
adjective
being, existing, or occurring at this time or now; current.
had been presenting
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past perfect progressiveof present.past perfect progressive
Used to describe an action that was ongoing continuously in the past up until another past event interrupted it.
Example Sentences
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The police have launched a manhunt for Adeniyi Adeyemi Matthew, who had been presenting himself as the "PFIPC director general", on suspicion of forgery, impersonation and related offences.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
At the time, Rivera, who is transgender, had been presenting as male.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2022
What became New York Theater Workshop had been presenting work around Manhattan for nearly a decade when Nicola raised his hand for the top job.
From New York Times ● Jul. 13, 2022
Washington wishes she knew more about the suspect, including whether he knew her daughter, who had been presenting as female ever since she was 12 or 13 years old.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 30, 2020
Another was the author of the comedietta, "A Gay Coquette," which the quartette of players had been presenting with fair success at several vaudeville houses in the city.
From Whirligigs by O. Henry
