had been understanding
- past perfect progressive of understand.
Example Sentences
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After the incident Dr Upton burst into tears before speaking to a senior colleague, who had been understanding and offered support.
From BBC ● Feb. 6, 2025
He will have to return to Texas "two or three times a semester", and said The Running Man director Edgar Wright had been understanding.
From BBC ● Jul. 17, 2024
Fortunately for him, his employer had been understanding and was still paying him.
From BBC ● Nov. 19, 2023
Ms. Barre, who can still do other work at the cooperative, said her employer and colleagues had been understanding.
From New York Times ● Sep. 19, 2021
Everyone had been understanding, especially Cornelius, who definitely did not mind double meals.
From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste
