had abandoned
- past perfect of abandon.
Example Sentences
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All this time, he had hardened his heart against his parents, believing they had abandoned him and Asa.
From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026
He feared his business would fall short of generating the income needed to cover the upfront cost of the orchard leases, noting some had abandoned their contracts entirely.
From Barron's ● Jun. 21, 2026
More than 70% of consumers in this poll said they had abandoned online shopping baskets within the last three months because they felt bombarded by and overwhelmed with choices.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 17, 2026
By the time the department secured an indictment of Lemon and others, about a week later, federal prosecutors in Minnesota had abandoned the case, leaving it to Keenan and the Civil Rights Division.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 7, 2026
Looking up at the constellation of garbage, it was as though gravity had abandoned the place and all that junk simply floated, magically free, above our heads.
From "100 Sideways Miles" by Andrew Smith
