had discovered
- past perfect of discover.
Example Sentences
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Marcus had discovered a calculation that violated the law of conservation of energy, a bedrock scientific principle, tucked inside a new theory on electron behavior.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
He felt like he had discovered a secret.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
He said he smashed his keyboard after realising they had discovered a new species, adding that he felt both "exhilarated and relieved".
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Wembanyama’s career seemed to be in jeopardy, as doctors had discovered a blood clot in his shoulder that forced him to miss the season’s last two months.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 2026
While Dasch and his team were busy shopping and meeting at the Horn & Hardart Automat, the FBI was examining the boxes of explosives and equipment the Coast Guard had discovered on Amagansett Beach.
From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple
