consent
verb (used without object)
to permit, approve, or agree; comply or yield (often followed by to or an infinitive).
had consented
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past perfectof consent.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Virgin Hotels Las Vegas, which is part of Hilton’s portfolio of hotels, had been a hold out, refusing to agree to robust wage increases that other casinos in the area had consented to last year.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 23, 2025
He said that evidence showed that Mr. Wilson had consented to the arrangement and now lacked the capacity to make health care decisions, the A.P. reported.
From New York Times ● May 10, 2024
The patients had consented to the use of this access tissue for research purposes.
From Science Daily ● Apr. 18, 2024
On Saturday, Rubiales said that Hermoso had consented to the “mutual” kiss.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 28, 2023
He had consented to the plan, given them his hair....
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
