interview
noun
a formal meeting in which one or more persons question, consult, or evaluate another person.
had interviewed
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past perfectof interview.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Khan, as a member of Mamdani’s transition team, had interviewed candidates for the role of EDC president and referenced the idea of reining in corporate power.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Ford, the original detective, had interviewed Hatley not long after Cynthia’s death.
From Slate ● Apr. 6, 2026
The newspaper said it had interviewed 35 former employees about the period between 2009 and 2017.
From Barron's ● Mar. 12, 2026
While Epstein did not face any charges in New Mexico, prosecutors in the south-western US state confirmed in 2019 that they had interviewed possible victims who visited the property.
From BBC ● Feb. 19, 2026
The state people, we found out, had interviewed the Gohan- nas family, and the Gohannases had said that they would take me into their home.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
