fuel
noun
combustible matter used to maintain fire, as coal, wood, oil, or gas, in order to create heat or power.
had fuelled
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past perfectof fuel.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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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
When Dean's debts spiralled to unmanageable levels, it was not one single event that had fuelled the crisis, but an accumulation.
From BBC ● May 26, 2026
The company said rising interest rates and industry-wide inflation had fuelled the asset write-down at its Iron Bridge project, a major plank in the group’s growth strategy.
From Reuters ● Aug. 28, 2023
Tech, finance and crypto, where low rates had fuelled growth, have also been hit hard by the change.
From BBC ● May 10, 2023
