had elapsed
- past perfect of elapse.
Example Sentences
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By the time the agents shoved me into that unmarked SUV, three minutes and 30 seconds had elapsed.
From Slate ● Jan. 23, 2026
Because he was absent for more than eight minutes, he was not allowed to bat until the same amount of time had elapsed, as per the rules.
From Barron's ● Nov. 22, 2025
Cronin didn’t insert three of his regular starters until nearly five minutes had elapsed, Skyy Clark, Tyler Bilodeau and Xavier Booker finally entering the game.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 19, 2025
A full 10 minutes had elapsed since Crooks was spotted on the roof.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2024
Schmid declared that the second game would start at five p.m., and if Fischer didn’t appear after one hour of official play had elapsed, he’d be forfeited.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
