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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But James, a Democrat who was elected Tuesday to a third term, faced criticism because her office lacked expertise in sex-crimes prosecutions—and because she had expressed solidarity with the accuser.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026
The report also stated that Vaughan had "expressed genuine and thoughtful remorse".
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
In a wrongful death claim filed Sept. 21, Magaña’s family said authorities were aware of his lifelong struggles with mental health and were told during his booking that he had expressed suicidal ideations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026
She told The Radio Times, external he had expressed some disappointment about his efforts, commenting that "not enough" people had been saved.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
The first Mr. Kumar had expressed the wish to see the zoo.
From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel
