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had invited

  • past perfect
    of invite.
    invite
    verb (used with object)
    to request the presence or participation of in a kindly, courteous, or complimentary way, especially to request to come or go to some place, gathering, entertainment, etc., or to do something.

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President Trump previously said he had invited Xi to visit the U.S. on Sept. 24, though China hasn’t yet publicly confirmed the date.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

Outlining why Patterson's crime was so "dreadful", they talked of the "betrayal of trust" of family members whom she had invited for lunch.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

Trump also said he had invited Xi and his wife Peng Liyuan to visit the White House on September 24.

From Barron's ● May 14, 2026

Sheinbaum drew more cheers when she announced that she had invited the band to play again in Mexico again in 2027.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 2026

She wouldn’t have gone even if they had invited her.

From "The Reader" by Traci Chee