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Discover Ludwig"had been dying" is a valid phrase and can be used in written English.
It is the past perfect progressive form of the verb "to die" and it indicates an action that was ongoing in the past before another action took place. For example: - She had been dying to see the new movie, but it was sold out. - The patient had been dying for weeks before finally succumbing. - They had been dying to tell their parents about their engagement, but they wanted to announce it in person.
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But she had been dying for a while".
Dr. Adovasio noted that the Clovis model had been "dying a slow death".
The Grand National had been dying; attendances were dwindling, sponsors in short supply.
Gay men with AIDS had been dying at a stunningly rapid rate.
Mr. Kasich argued that the tax cuts were critical in an era when Ohio's economy had been "dying".
The dog had been dying for years; the kids were living most of their time outside the house.
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American soldiers have been dying daily.
"Qualified doctors and nurses have been dying.
Must have been dying, I said.
SMALL banks have been dying for 20 years.
K.P.: I've been dying to do a period piece!
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com