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had been prowling
  • past perfect progressive of prowl.

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Black bears frequent the area and in recent weeks one had been prowling the neighborhood, getting food from unsecured garbage cans and other sources, Webb said.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 4, 2023

Black bears frequent the area and in recent weeks one had been prowling the neighborhood, getting food from unsecured garbage cans and other sources, Webb said.

From Washington Times • Aug. 4, 2023

It had been prowling these waters for 40 years, and looked tired.

From BBC • Jul. 14, 2013

The full-back had been prowling the touchline during his absence, as his side conceded 10 points without reply, but moments after his return Wigan stretched their lead to eight points with a Richards penalty.

From The Guardian • Jul. 29, 2011

The secondhand dealers had been prowling around for weeks, like wolves, offering humiliating prices for goods and furniture they knew many of us would have to sell sooner or later.

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston