had infected
- past perfect of infect.
Example Sentences
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Laboratory testing confirmed the disease had infected a greater crested tern in the town of Robe, South Australia.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
The report also identified a "bullying and toxic" workplace culture, which prevented staff members from speaking up, and Ockenden added a small number of powerful leaders had "infected the unit".
From BBC ● Jun. 25, 2026
Investigators eventually suspected that the bacteria were airborne and had infected people after contaminating the air conditioning system at the convention hotel.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 18, 2026
Around the country, it had infected 36,000 people in three months, killing more than 600, many of them babies.
From Salon ● Dec. 16, 2025
It was as though madness had infected all of us.
From "Night" by Elie Wiesel
