had been teasing
- past perfect progressive of tease.
Example Sentences
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Caruso, who had been teasing a possible run for months, made his decision Friday, saying it came after “many heartfelt conversations” with his family.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 16, 2026
He also said that before being in ISP, he’d never met these three girls before, and they had been teasing him on and off.
From Slate ● Feb. 29, 2024
Ye had been teasing “Vultures 1” since late last year, and, fitting a pattern that long preceded his recent industry-pariah status, the album’s rollout was stumbling and chaotic.
From New York Times ● Feb. 19, 2024
“This is Us” producer Ken Olin had been teasing his departure from Twitter days before he made it official, saying on Oct.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 1, 2022
Before I left, my father had been teasing Atal, saying he could be my secretary when I became prime minister.
From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai
