had been rushing
- past perfect progressive of rush.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Unlike before, when I had been rushing to my appointment, I walked a bit more slowly, cherishing the sun as it grazed my skin.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 18, 2026
Over the past 24 hours, she had been rushing in and out of the makeshift medic's room aboard a boat rescuing people from the Mediterranean Sea.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 6, 2017
The Reigners Bible Church International was still under construction and workers had been rushing to finish it in time for Saturday's ceremony to ordain founder Akan Weeks as a bishop, congregants said.
From New York Times ● Dec. 11, 2016
That has prompted some investors, who had been rushing out of the country's equity market over concerns about high inflation and tepid growth, to consider Brazilian bonds.
From Reuters ● Apr. 4, 2014
The long-armed haint that had been rushing her was now struggling to get back onto its feet, its long mouth hanging open in surprise.
From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older
