had investigated
- past perfect of investigate.
Example Sentences
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The EU had investigated whether iMessage should also comply with the DMA but ultimately Brussels decided against more rules on the messaging service.
From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026
Until now, no research had investigated whether a traditional placebo could influence abilities that naturally decline with age.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 25, 2026
Meanwhile, West Yorkshire Police said it had investigated Florrie's Army, but after "extensive enquiries" had not identified any potential crimes.
From BBC ● Nov. 12, 2025
Trusty, the lawyer for Rozier, said that the NBA had investigated the player’s conduct in 2023 and determined that he had done nothing wrong.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2025
He would never have been sentenced to death if someone had investigated his past.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
