had been unfolding
- past perfect progressive of unfold.
Example Sentences
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The instrumental track behind one of Los Angeles’ biggest songs played over the Intuit Dome’s best-that-money-can-buy sound system late in the opening half — the perfect tune for what had been unfolding.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 19, 2025
Before Katy grabbed the spotlight, Hill said, most of the cultural battles had been unfolding in North Texas, which is more conservative.
From Salon ● Dec. 30, 2023
The trial had been unfolding in a big ceremonial courtroom on the third floor.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 14, 2023
The Unite the Right rally had been unfolding near the school’s athletic facilities, and players quickly began receiving text messages from friends and family asking of their well-being.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 15, 2017
The red hand of the waiter pouring the Chartreuse, green like a stormy sunset, into small glasses before them broke into the vivid imaginings that had been unfolding in their talk through dinner.
From One Man's Initiation—1917 by Dos Passos, John
