would be ing ?

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Her announcement confirmed (that) she would be resigning as Prime Minister.

Does "would be ing mean" that it will happen soon in the past tense?

is it similar to 'be going to do or be going as the future tense?​
 
Her announcement confirmed (that) she would be resigning as Prime Minister.

Does "would be ing mean" that it will happen soon in the past tense?

is it similar to 'be going to do or be going as the future tense?​
No, it has nothing to do with the past tense.
 
and then? Could you explanin it to me?
 
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