had been wondering
- past perfect progressive of wonder.
Example Sentences
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Many on Wall Street had been wondering whether Grimes would be content remaining in government and forgoing the potential windfall.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 10, 2026
I had been wondering for a while what size my measurements converted to, but I didn’t want to be a burden and ask.
From Slate ● Dec. 12, 2023
"I like many people had been wondering whether there had been an individual or institution in China that had been backing or protecting He Jiankui," said Dr Zhang.
From BBC ● Mar. 6, 2023
But he also had been wondering about the burden his care was putting on her.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 16, 2022
Last time he rode the water monster was fun and he had been wondering if he could do that again.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
