bless
verb (used with object)
to consecrate or sanctify by a religious rite; make or pronounce holy.
had blessed
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past perfectof bless.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Regulators had blessed a rival version of the drug, and more copycats were close behind.
From New York Times ● Jan. 28, 2023
But the mob had blessed the movie via Ruddy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 27, 2022
In the 12th century, Bishop Gudmundur Arason had blessed these hot springs, said Stella Gudmundsdottir, Heydalur’s tiny, white-haired matriarch.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 19, 2021
Francis, who had blessed the attendees near the event’s end, chatted animatedly for a couple of minutes with whomever was on the other end.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 11, 2021
I was gratified to have my mother there, but the fact that No-England came made it seem as though the regent himself had blessed the event.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
