had intervened
- past perfect of intervene.
Example Sentences
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When that level was breached in late April, it was quickly followed by the dollar sliding by more than 2% against its Japanese counterpart, prompting speculation among traders and analysts that Japanese authorities had intervened.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 29, 2026
The agency said it had intervened as it suspected the ship was not included in the ship register of the Comoros, an African island nation, and was therefore in breach of international law.
From BBC ● Mar. 15, 2026
In June 2020, Baker’s sister was startled to come across a news site reporting that Gov. Gavin Newsom had intervened to commute Martinez’s sentence, making him eligible for parole.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2025
Lincoln had intervened in an attempt to serve a writ of habeas corpus.
From Salon ● Feb. 12, 2025
Greasy Sae had intervened and sent us with our deer to the butcher, but not before it'd been badly damaged, hunks of meat taken, the hide riddled with holes.
From "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins
