had been snorkelling

• past perfect progressive

  past perfect progressive

  Used to describe an action that was ongoing continuously in the past up until another past event interrupted it.

  of snorkel.
  snorkel

  noun

  a device permitting a submarine to remain submerged for prolonged periods, consisting of tubes extended above the surface of the water to take in air for the diesel engine and for general ventilation and to discharge exhaust gases and foul air.

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had been snorkelling

His wife said he had been snorkelling the day before his death.

From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2019

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