deploy
verb (used with object)
to spread out (troops) so as to form an extended front or line.
had deployed
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past perfectof deploy.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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As the Yankees celebrated their victory on Wednesday, their opponent could only watch and wonder what might have happened if they had deployed the same strategy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
One hour and 23 minutes after launch, the Roman team confirmed that the observatory's solar panels and lower instrument sun shade had deployed successfully.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 31, 2026
Security Minister Djamari Chaniago said Monday Indonesia had deployed 43 helicopters and up to 15 fixed-wing planes for cloud seeding where needed.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
The authorities had deployed security forces across major cities in the East African nation on 7 July and warned that they would act against anyone accused of inciting unrest.
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
The hard-liners suggested that if we had deployed pickets, the strike would have been a success.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
