had actuated
- past perfect of actuate.
Example Sentences
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It was that conviction, and not any idea as to the sufficiency or insufficiency, as to the truth or falsehood, of the editor's apology, which had actuated him.
From Dr. Wortle's School by Trollope, Anthony
“Before when?” he asked with a kindly intonation not at all in keeping with the purpose which had actuated him in seeking her friendship.
From The Crevice by Grefé, Will
He disregarded the moral principle which had actuated the older Negroes of the Interior Department in refusing to accept segregation, and seized the opportunity to produce some sort of change and readjustment.
From Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights by Miller, Kelly
Happy in her General’s love, she glimpsed something of the tender motive, which had actuated this stern man of business to plead for his daughter’s welfare.
From Marjorie Dean, High School Junior by Lester, Pauline
The mighty sentiments and motives which had actuated the framers of the Constitution seemed to loom before her like monuments of eternal stone.
From Carmen Ariza by Stocking, Charles Francis
