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had been shredding
  • past perfect progressive of shred.

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CPD had been shredding many of the risk screening reports that were conducted for youth who came to the JISC, in violation of the Local Records Act, according to the report.

From Washington Times • Mar. 1, 2020

An officer in the office of the secretary of the Air Force had been shredding some documents when he happened upon Fine’s letter seeking help tracking down the B-17’s crew.

From Washington Times • Apr. 28, 2018