had been smoothing
- past perfect progressive of smooth.
Example Sentences
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Lancelot had been smoothing the panache of feathers which was used as a distinguishing mark on the helm in Uncle Dap’s hands.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
Thomas had been smoothing the tiny rough spots from the worn, ancient carvings and reshaping the infinitesimally small edges and curves.
From "Gathering Blue" by Lois Lowry
She had been smoothing my pillow and bathing my face with cologne, thus creating a general sense of comfort and refreshment.
From A Day of Fate by Roe, Edward Payson
"And do you intend going back very soon?" asked Miss Sanderson, who had been smoothing out her gloves upon her knee.
From The Beautiful White Devil by Boothby, Guy Newell
He had been smoothing his coat sleeve after a peculiar habit he had, as though he imagined he had discovered some dust there.
From The Boy Scouts in the Blue Ridge Marooned Among the Moonshiners by Carter, Herbert
