stroll
verb (used without object)
to walk leisurely as inclination directs; ramble; saunter; take a walk.
had been strolling
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past perfect progressiveof stroll.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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She had been strolling down the Walk of Fame, parched after taking a three-hour guided tour of Los Angeles, when the bright red store colors caught her eye.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 24, 2026
WASHINGTON—I had been strolling beneath the cherry blossoms with Rep. Pramila Jayapal for about 15 minutes on a recent morning in March when she was greeted by her first fan of the day.
From Slate ● Apr. 2, 2023
Kids who had been strolling down the street eating cups of ice cream began to run.
From Slate ● Oct. 7, 2016
The pair had been strolling along the walkway with friends and a colleague.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 18, 2016
He was now very near to Lord Claud, and not far from Tom himself, for his patron had been strolling idly in his direction.
From Tom Tufton's Travels by Evelyn Everett-Green
