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had fuelled

  • past perfect of fuel.

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Strong winds that had fuelled the fire had eased, humidity levels had risen and temperatures had fallen, Sanz said.

From Barron's Jul. 11, 2026

He said adhesives and other raw materials used in making shoes had fuelled the fire.

From Barron's Jul. 9, 2026

On Thursday, RMT accused management of a "dismissive approach", adding this had "fuelled widespread anger and distrust" among the workforce.

From BBC Aug. 21, 2025

At the end of the game the head coach asked if I had fuelled before, if I had eaten well.

From BBC Apr. 18, 2023

China re-opened its borders on Jan. 8 after having abruptly abandoned in December a strict anti-virus regime of frequent testing, travel curbs and mass lockdowns that had fuelled historic nationwide protests in late November.

From Reuters Jan. 14, 2023