had expanded
- past perfect of expand.
Example Sentences
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The farm grew apples, almonds and alfalfa, and, by 2001, McAfee had expanded into commercial dairy.
From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026
Knapp said Attenborough's programmes had "expanded people's horizons" and been an inspiration to many.
From Barron's ● May 6, 2026
It said in a 2024 report that since 2022, schools, outreach and public engagement had expanded, but training opportunities had declined, probably reflecting funding pressures.
From BBC ● Apr. 18, 2026
“Philosophy had expanded his ability to think, Aristotle had clarified its purpose, and television provided him with a lucrative arena in which to prove it,” Ms. Finn writes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 17, 2026
The gardens were larger than he remembered; since his last visit almost two years before, she had expanded them, he saw.
From "Messenger" by Lois Lowry
