branch
noun
a division or subdivision of the stem or axis of a tree, shrub, or other plant.
had branched
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past perfectof branch.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Mr. Grossman said he had branched out into jumpers because he had seen a chance to build a program for a type of horse that was typically bred only in Europe.
From New York Times ● May 4, 2018
Approaching “Sgt. Pepper,” they had branched out into the baroque pop of “Eleanor Rigby” and psychedelic tape loops of “Tomorrow Never Knows.”
From Washington Post ● May 11, 2017
Within a few years Google’s efforts had branched into news, books, academic research, email, images, and videos.
From Slate ● Jun. 13, 2014
When this photo was taken in the 70s, he had branched out to women's wear.
From Time ● Jan. 18, 2012
The ride into the mountain had branched into all directions of time.
From "Ceremony:" by Leslie Marmon Silko
