Example Sentences

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Since the 1980s forest departments in India, held responsible for large wild animals, had been removing leopards from inhabited areas as a way of reducing conflict between leopards and humans.

From Scientific American • Apr. 22, 2023

During Antarctic winters, BAS had been removing all its staff from Halley.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2023

Even before the law was passed, Fossan had been removing grass and installing sophisticated irrigation equipment to reduce water use and save money.

From Seattle Times • May 3, 2022

The school had previously informed Sofia's parents that she had been removing her shoes at school.

From Fox News • Oct. 23, 2021

The doctor had been removing his overcoat and hat.

From 'Doc.' Gordon by Merrill, Frank T. (Frank Thayer)