had explained
- past perfect of explain.
Example Sentences
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Infantino said he had explained to Trump that "there was an ongoing legal process involving FIFA's independent judicial bodies and that the case would be decided in due course by the competent bodies".
From Barron's ● Jul. 6, 2026
The health ministry said the World Health Organization had explained that the Canary Islands were "the closest place with the necessary capabilities" medically.
From Barron's ● May 5, 2026
He reports that Cottrell had "explained that in 2018 he was reluctant to re-appoint David Tudor but was told that there was nobody suitable to replace him as area dean."
From BBC ● Jan. 29, 2026
Siwa told the Guardian that Rourke had explained to her in private that he knew what he was doing and had been trying to get under her skin.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2025
On our walk over, he had explained that there were five kids from Caledonia living in the Slip Kid’s camp.
From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken
