had intimated
- past perfect of intimate.
Example Sentences
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However, last month he had intimated he was willing to return, stating he felt he could accelerate the pace of merger talks between the two factions.
From BBC ● May 8, 2024
But back on Mulberry Street, Nivola had intimated that his shining moment hadn’t dropped from out of the blue — not really.
From New York Times ● Oct. 3, 2021
As Darwin had intimated and scientists like Prum have now proved, aesthetic selection is critical to the progress of evolution and the choice lies with the female.
From Salon ● Nov. 12, 2020
Nene had intimated that his injury came as a result of playing out of position.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 7, 2013
Mr. Sullivan said he did not desire a week's postponement, as he understood his honor had intimated that the Court would adjourn on Wednesday.
From Trial of the Officers and Crew of the Privateer Savannah, on the Charge of Piracy, in the United States Circuit Court for the Southern District of New York by Warburton, A. F.