theorize
verb (used without object)
had been theorizing
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past perfect progressiveof theorize.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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This was the first time the couple acknowledged their rekindled romance after tabloids and social media had been theorizing about their relationship.
From Salon ● Aug. 22, 2024
