had instigated
- past perfect of instigate.
Example Sentences
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Webster took the witness stand at his trial and testified that he was acting in self-defense, saying D.C. police officer Noah Rathbun had instigated the fight.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 1, 2022
He admitted he had been "weak" in doing so, but denied that he had instigated the deception which he said was masterminded by the head.
From BBC ● May 13, 2022
When contacted by Fox News on Monday, Hindman confirmed comments she made to KDKA-TV, in which she said McHenry had instigated the dispute.
From Fox News ● Nov. 1, 2021
According to the Washington Post, the defense claimed that Goodwin was defending himself against Harris, and that Harris had instigated the fight.
From Slate ● May 2, 2018
Sachs finally gained entrance to the Oval Office on October 11, a few weeks after the Nazi invasion of Poland had instigated the European war.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
