had forwarded
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past perfectof forward.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Iranian intelligence has gotten into his Gmail—where he had forwarded emails from his Justice Department account.
From Slate ● Apr. 3, 2026
The woman had forwarded him several chat logs with Fink, which captured the couple clashing over how serious their relationship was and whether marriage was on the table.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 19, 2026
An assistant for primary bill sponsor Sen. Billy Garrett, R, told Salon they had forwarded the request to Garrett’s personal email.
From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2025
It said it had forwarded evidence to the relevant governing body.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2023
The headline that shook her the most—then, and long afterward—was the one William had forwarded to her.
From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield
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