Example Sentences

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He had been shooting 36.8% from the field and 12.5% from three-point range.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 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

I had been shooting for an hour when the back door opened.

From "Shelter (Book One): A Mickey Bolitar Novel" by Harlan Coben