had abstained
- past perfect of abstain.
Example Sentences
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While they released the letter spelling out their dissent, the Fed clarified that Bowman had abstained from the vote.
From Barron's ● May 15, 2026
Both MPs had abstained in a Commons vote in November calling for an immediate ceasefire.
From BBC ● Feb. 17, 2024
The sudden closures created bottlenecks of people, most of whom had abstained from food and water all day.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 17, 2023
That was the case at Independence, where a half-dozen players had abstained from the school soccer team because of club commitments.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 17, 2023
Godfrey, who had abstained from carnage after the victory, quitted his companions, and attended only by three followers, repaired bareheaded and with naked feet to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.
From Blackwoods Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 59, No. 366, April, 1846 by Various
