express
verb (used with object)
to put (thought) into words; utter or state.
had expressed
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past perfectof express.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Mamdani said he invited Trump, who is in town for the United Nations General Assembly, after the president had expressed in previous meetings that he had fond memories of visiting Gracie Mansion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
Ireland's Classic Hits Radio announced it was removing Sheeran's music from its playlists because of feedback from listeners who had expressed "disappointment and concern" over his US tour.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
The Dodgers, however, had expressed hope that the injection and time off over the break would prevent Ohtani from having to manage the problem.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
At the time, the country’s foreign minister Emil Hurezeanu said that a U.S. official had expressed interest in the case.
From Salon ● Jul. 25, 2026
Eva and I talked about a few people who had expressed interest in joining our staff.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
