had emerged
- past perfect of emerge.
Example Sentences
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While the U.S. blockade officially remains in effect on Tuesday, signs of loosening had emerged.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
After four years, however, clear differences had emerged.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 13, 2026
The forum had made some efforts to block UK users, but in November 2025 the BBC reported a "mirror" site had emerged under a new name.
From BBC ● May 13, 2026
Earlier Wednesday, Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline, which had emerged as a escape valve for Saudi imports as the conflict dragged on, was reportedly hit by a drone.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 8, 2026
But the rain kept going, and when the last of us had emerged, the veranda was pretty crowded, with everyone milling around restlessly.
From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro
