had deputized
- past perfect of deputize.
Example Sentences
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Through the summer and fall, frustration rose on Capitol Hill and among advocates, with many pushing Biden and Harris, whom he had deputized to advance the issue, to launch a more vigorous campaign for action.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 20, 2022
Marshals Service had deputized officers from the Department of Homeland Security and from the Bureau of Prisons to assist in enforcing federal law.
From Washington Times ● Jun. 10, 2020
No one had deputized Druce to give Geoghan his just deserts.
From Salon ● Apr. 21, 2013
Dwight Eisenhower, the general whom Marshall had deputized to oversee the Allied invasion of Europe, considered publicly defending his former boss, but then decided not to.
From Newsweek ● Sep. 14, 2012
Now Martin Chavez, who at this writing is a prosperous merchant in Santa Fe, rode up with thirty-five Mexicans, whom he had deputized to protect McSween and the “Kid’s” party.
From History of 'Billy the Kid' by Siringo, Chas. A.
