teethe
verb (used without object)
had been teething
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past perfect progressiveof teethe.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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The trade body for insurers said there had been "teething problems" with implementing the new system.
From BBC ● Nov. 3, 2017
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