had been surveying
- past perfect progressive of survey.
Example Sentences
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It was one of nine ships in the country's small naval fleet, and had been surveying an area of sea floor that had not been mapped in decades when it ran aground.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2025
The UH60 helicopter, known as a Black Hawk, had been surveying the local area at the time it disappeared.
From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2024
The state-run China News Service said Chinese authorities had been surveying sites for lighthouses on five islands, known in English as North Reef, Antelope Reef, Drummond Island, South Sand and Pyramid Rock.
From Reuters ● Aug. 7, 2014
The Washington Business Journal reported last month that The Post had been surveying users about potential options.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 18, 2013
Mr. Britling was standing at the front door; he had been surveying the late October foliage, touched by the warm light of the afternoon, when the messenger appeared.
From Mr. Britling Sees It Through by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)
