reach
verb (used with object)
to get to or get as far as in moving, going, traveling, etc..
had been reaching
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past perfect progressiveof reach.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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Northern Ireland’s success had been reaching their first major tournament and whatever happened after was a bonus.
From BBC ● May 27, 2024
Aware of Jeahze’s roots, Iraqi soccer officials had been reaching out regularly.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 31, 2023
Karebe said it had been reaching out to local government officials since 2021 to intervene and stop illegal miners from encroaching in its license area.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 24, 2023
The Obama Foundation had been reaching out to administration alumni as part of its fund-raising efforts.
From New York Times ● Nov. 22, 2021
Although he was safe from the long arm of Judge Roth, other arms had been reaching for him.
From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides
