had commandeered
- past perfect of commandeer.
Example Sentences
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The space had commandeered our reunion and that’s not what I’d come out for.
From Salon ● Nov. 13, 2023
In Paris, the local police prefecture said on Tuesday that it had commandeered over 670 workers to clear out the trash.
From New York Times ● Mar. 21, 2023
That child and an 8-year-old girl remained on the boat as it drifted and were rescued safely by the deputies, who had commandeered a fishing boat whose owner cooperated in the effort, Judd said.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 19, 2023
The students had commandeered several buses to go to a protest rally, following a local custom.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 19, 2022
My father had commandeered his car as soon as we got back as if he had somewhere important to go, and my mother was off to her gallery.
From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English
