shun
verb (used with object)
to keep away from (a place, person, object, etc.), from motives of dislike, caution, etc.; take pains to avoid.
had been shunning
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past perfect progressiveof shun.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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The genius of the new U.S. program was making it cool for NBA stars, who had been shunning participation in ever-growing numbers.
From Forbes ● Aug. 4, 2014
Investors had been shunning the stock market for most of last week, preferring assets considered safe havens like the U.S. dollar and bonds.
From Reuters ● Aug. 17, 2010
Those who had been shunning the race because they figured it was a lost cause anyway may now be entertaining second thoughts.
From Time Magazine Archive
