Sentence examples for had been a from inspiring English sources
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The phrase "had been a" is correct and can be used in written English.
It is part of the past perfect tense, which is used to describe an action that happened before another action in the past. Example: She had been a nurse for over 10 years before she decided to become a doctor.
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