reinforce
verb (used with object)
to strengthen with some added piece, support, or material.
had been reinforcing
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past perfect progressiveof reinforce.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 U.S. official and Ukrainian commanders said the Russians had been reinforcing their front lines, including deploying recently mobilized reservists, in a bid to better protect the withdrawal.
From Reuters ● Nov. 4, 2022
Aid workers in Goma said the Congolese Army had been reinforcing its positions in the last few days with tanks, heavy artillery and allies from some very unscrupulous militias.
From New York Times ● Dec. 17, 2012
