had
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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Nine of 10 economists surveyed by The Wall Street Journal had expected a 25-basis-point increase.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 7, 2026
The reasoning was that if animals had already existed at the time, such an unusually well-preserved fossil deposit should have captured evidence of them.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 7, 2026
Guard Quentin Grimes, the only player starting a second consecutive game for the Lakers, had 12 points and three assists.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
But they said they would always talk about her big brother William and had planted a memorial garden in his honour.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
When Aunt J taught him, she had no idea how well he’d take to cooking.
From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold
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