had compounded
- past perfect of compound.
Example Sentences
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They had assiduously saved the cash that came in from gifts and summer jobs, and it had compounded over time to reach a princely sum.
From MarketWatch ● May 5, 2026
Natalia Gurushina, chief economist for emerging markets with VanEck, said the latest turmoil had compounded outflows.
From Reuters ● Nov. 12, 2023
Recent heatwaves had compounded the problem, with large amounts of plastic bottles discarded around the monument, she added.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2023
In some cases, the problems were worse further out from discharge or had compounded.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 14, 2023
She had compounded, so to speak, and a composition is often no more than a truce.
From Albert Savarus by Marriage, Ellen
