had lacked
- past perfect of lack.
Example Sentences
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A bitterly disappointed Amorim, seeking his fifth straight win at home, said his team had lacked intensity.
From Barron's ● Nov. 24, 2025
But it turns out Jones was exactly the missing piece that the Colts offense needed—and that Indianapolis offered Jones everything he had lacked as his career spiraled downward.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2025
But since April 8, Hedges had lacked the same electricity.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2025
They added the SSE had been exploring the scheme since 2018, but had "lacked access to a local wash plant, making it unviable until now".
From BBC ● Jan. 15, 2025
Bull would not mind that there was a fight, only that Ben had lacked the stealth not to get caught.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
