rethink
verb (used with or without object)
to reconsider, especially profoundly.
had been rethinking
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past perfect progressiveof rethink.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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Boston's mayor admitted the city had been rethinking plans to deal with fans and they are now looking into implementing a consumption zone.
From BBC ● Jun. 13, 2026
