had fueled
- past perfect of fuel.
Example Sentences
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"Sales have tripled over the past year," Mooring told AFP, noting that a major supermarket chain agreeing to carry the products had fueled the growth.
From Barron's ● Jul. 2, 2026
Ahead of the decision, the rupee’s relentless slide had fueled speculation that the central bank could deliver its first interest-rate hike in three years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
Those fears had fueled four consecutive daily drops in the S&P 500 index leading up to Wednesday, as questions swirl about returns on AI investments.
From BBC ● Nov. 19, 2025
Realizing that Wooden’s teachings about collaboration and teamwork had fueled his achievements, Hill called his old coach — with a considerable sense of dread — to share this revelation.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 11, 2025
When, months later, Ifemelu had the fight with Blaine, she wondered if Shan had fueled his anger, an anger she never fully understood.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
