ink
noun
a fluid or viscous substance used for writing or printing.
had inked
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past perfectof ink.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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The Pentagon on Friday said it had inked deals with seven top frontier artificial-intelligence firms, including SpaceX and OpenAI, to deploy their technology for classified use.
From MarketWatch ● May 1, 2026
In the Wednesday order, Judge Katherine Polk Failla observed that the couple had inked a document acknowledging mutual understanding and a "parenting plan."
From Salon ● Jan. 18, 2024
Also, in June it was announced that former “Daily Show” host Trevor Noah had inked a deal to host a new show for Spotify.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2023
The Egyptian government said Tuesday that it had inked a series of deals to sell off $1.9 billion worth of stakes in state-owned companies, in a move that promises to bolster Egypt’s ailing private sector.
From Washington Times ● Jul. 11, 2023
In two small portraits, however, there is a black thumbprint on her forehead, as if someone had inked in bangs, as if someone had marked her.
From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston
