had been roaring
- past perfect progressive of roar.
Example Sentences
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Stocks had been roaring toward record heights on expectations that a cooldown in inflation would convince the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates sharply in 2024, which would boost prices for investments.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 11, 2024
The crowd at Citizens Bank Park that had been roaring for a rally fell silent.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 3, 2022
The first was particularly painful for Cavs fans, who had been roaring during a timeout after LeBron James’ dunk cut the lead to 75-68.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 17, 2015
Until then Britain's inflation had been roaring along at an annual rate of 8.5%.
From Time Magazine Archive
The night had been roaring with frog song and then suddenly it was silent.
From "Cannery Row" by John Steinbeck
