had abounded
- past perfect of abound.
Example Sentences
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And at Nevado del Ruiz, warning signs had abounded since Dec. 22, 1984.
From Time Magazine Archive
Cambridge had abounded in Indians; and beneath that tall clock tower at Westminster it seemed as though the world might centre.
From The Research Magnificent by Wells, H. G. (Herbert George)
The party spoke of them, and of the numerous wolves that had abounded in that neighbourhood, on account of which the district was called Ulvborg-Herred.
From The Sand-Hills of Jutland by Bushby, Mrs. (Anna S.)
He had abounded in anecdote, sarcasm, reflection, based partly on his own experiences, partly on his endless talks with the working-folk, now in the public-house, now at their own chimney-corner.
From Marcella by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.
During the Commonwealth England had abounded with professional witch-detectors, who travelled from county to county, and occasioned the death of many unfortunate persons.
From The Great Events by Famous Historians, Volume 12 by Rudd, John
