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had indicated

  • past perfect
    of indicate.
    indicate
    verb (used with object)
    to be a sign of; betoken; evidence; show.

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Previous experiments in mice had indicated that violet light near 380 nanometers could reduce myopia.

From Science Daily ● Aug. 26, 2026

The race was far closer than some polls had indicated.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026

Morgan analyst Harlan Sur wrote in a Wednesday note that guidance on the metric for the third quarter “landed modestly below” what buy-side investors had indicated they were expecting prior to the report.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 5, 2026

Infantino had indicated the proposals would need a straight majority to go through - meaning 106 of its 211 members needed to vote in favour for the proposal.

From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026

Harry was already hurrying to the place Ron had indicated.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling