sadden
verb (used with or without object)
to make or become sad.
had been saddening
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past perfect progressiveof sadden.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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Simon Massie-Taylor, Premiership Rugby chief executive, also apologised to Burrell and said it had been "saddening to hear some of the language and attitudes he has been exposed to".
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2022
I found the sight not only interesting, but as cheering as those poor old things in the King's Road oasis had been saddening.
From A Boswell of Baghdad With Diversions by E. V. (Edward Verrall) Lucas
