had been restraining
- past perfect progressive of restrain.
Example Sentences
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But it was too late, both for him and the cage in the warehouse that had been restraining the walkers.
From New York Times ● Mar. 15, 2015
The tears he had been restraining broke out and poured down his cheeks in a torrent.
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
She had sunk upon a chair overcome by the tears which she had been restraining so long in the presence of the happiness of others.
From Fruitfulness by Vizetelly, Ernest Alfred
He had been restraining himself, and now the silent anguish which had consumed him burst forth despite all his efforts.
From His Masterpiece by Vizetelly, Ernest Alfred
The surgeon, after a careful examination of his patient, unlocked the heavy collar with which he had been restraining the over-anxious Vorkul, and supported him lightly at the communicator panel.
From Spacehounds of IPC by Smith, E. E. (Edward Elmer)
