disagree
verb (used without object)
to fail to agree; differ.
had disagreed
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past perfectof disagree.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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The two chambers had disagreed on approach, however.
From Barron's ● Jul. 21, 2026
Some analysts wondered if the two men had disagreed over policy, while others theorized that Xi wanted to eliminate a perceived threat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 15, 2026
However, Andy said "that's a blatant lie", and only the nurse assessor who made the recommendation for funding had disagreed with them.
From BBC ● May 12, 2025
Before the appeal court’s final ruling on Thursday, two judges had disagreed on whether or not to uphold the house arrest measure, so a third judge was brought in to preside over the ruling.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 6, 2023
“It doesn’t happen,” Mama Joe repeated, as if I had disagreed.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
