enjoy
verb (used with object)
to experience with joy; take pleasure in.
had enjoyed
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past perfectof enjoy.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Starmer had enjoyed some success in this area, working closely with Macron and winning admiration from allies.
From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026
He retired in 2024 and said on the day of the fire they had enjoyed "a lovely day out with some friends".
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
Hawksley later clarified that he had enjoyed the show despite its length, writing: "The performance was brilliant - but it can't be right to charge that much for an hour, late on Sunday night."
From BBC ● Jun. 30, 2026
A big reason: Precious metals already had enjoyed a historic rally in 2025 and early 2026, before hostilities broke out.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
Donovan had enjoyed a none-too-nutritious diet of fingernail and the robot said, “How does it look, boss?”
From "I, Robot" by Isaac Asimov
