Example Sentences

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Yahushua had been sprinting with other students and was seen “bending over and grabbing at his chest,” according to a description of video footage written by Deputy Coroner Myranda Montez, the Press-Enterprise reported.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2024

He had been sprinting for a little over a year, after being encouraged to do so by his football coach as a way to sharpen his game as a wide receiver.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2022

The Hawks tied the score at 58-58 when Dennis Schreoder streaked down the court on a fast break and flipped an alley-oop pass to Kent Bazemore, who had been sprinting along the other sideline.

From New York Times • Apr. 25, 2015

But they had been sprinting all along, and so had California.

From Time Magazine Archive

His heart was racing as if he had been sprinting and had just cleared an enormous obstacle.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling