demonstrate
verb (used with object)
to make evident or establish by arguments or reasoning; prove.
had demonstrated
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past perfectof demonstrate.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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French Ambassador Jerome Bonnafont, however, described Turk as "a voice of conscience" who had demonstrated "rigor and impartiality" during his first term.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
It also found he had demonstrated "genuine remorse, a high level of insight and substantial remediation, which in its view significantly reduced the risk of repetition of the misconduct".
From BBC ● May 21, 2026
Speaking to Talking Politics, Sir Keir said the events of the past two months had demonstrated why the UK needed to have "energy independence".
From BBC ● Apr. 9, 2026
In his March 27 order granting the temporary restraining order, Nunley said DirecTV had demonstrated that it could prevail at a trial due to the merits of its arguments.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 7, 2026
He was revered by his troops and had demonstrated by that point in the war an unmatched tactical genius.
From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell
