Example Sentences

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They found evidence suggesting Edwards had been recording guests at his short-term rental without their knowledge, using his cellphone to film them through cracks in the windows, Woertman said.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Hernández and his partner, a Dominican rapper known as Yailín la Más Viral, had been recording at the producer’s studio.

From Seattle Times • Jan. 18, 2024

Commenting on it now, Sir Patrick said he had been recording what must have been "quite a shambolic day".

From BBC • Nov. 20, 2023

A colleague then plugged the sensor, which had been recording temperatures and humidity levels for a month, into a laptop and downloaded its data.

From Science Magazine • Sep. 27, 2023

He knew that the eight moon-cats that formed the distant perimeter had been recording steadily, but he wanted close-ups, if possible.

From Hail to the Chief by Schoenherr, John