establish
verb (used with object)
to found, institute, build, or bring into being on a firm or stable basis.
had established
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past perfectof establish.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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The announcement comes a year after the Slovenian-born former model stunned the world by revealing she had established a back channel of communication with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026
He noted that his children were attending school in the area and that he and Ashley had established a life there.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026
Speaking to reporters, Burnham said he had "established a good connection" with Trump and they had "taken that further today" following discussions on issues such as trade and immigration.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
Don Omar solidified his position at the forefront of the global reggaeton movement, while Hakim had established himself as a superstar in the Middle East and North Africa in the ’90s and 2000s.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 1, 2026
Other patrols had been sent out at once, but all that they had established was that the rabbits from the north had crossed the iron road and disappeared southward.
From "Watership Down: A Novel" by Richard Adams
