had been shooting
- past perfect progressive of shoot.
Example Sentences
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The “Star Wars” television series “Andor” had been shooting its second season in London.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 14, 2023
Mark Bergum had been shooting at the range when his son arrived and joined in, Erie County officials said at a news conference.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 7, 2022
Jennifer Allen said the star, who was 67, had been shooting the film Dangerous Waters.
From BBC ● May 26, 2022
That same day, King George had been shooting hares — he killed nine — at Sandringham Estate back in England.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 4, 2022
While I had been shooting at the other dogs, he had gone.
From "Island of the Blue Dolphins" by Scott O'Dell
