had managed
- past perfect of manage.
Example Sentences
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"Then we learned they're common, and found some in the habitable zone. The next question was whether any of them had managed to keep an atmosphere. Now we know at least one has."
From Science Daily ● Jul. 21, 2026
By the end of the first half, the defending champions had managed zero attempts on goal but committed nine fouls.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
He had managed five strikeouts in his six innings when manager Dave Roberts replaced him with Jack Dreyer, though the three earned runs couldn’t be ignored.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil defended the budget, saying the government had managed to plug a 34-billion-euro hole, and insisting the focus on military spending was justified.
From Barron's ● Jul. 6, 2026
Inside were the treasures Nhamo had managed to collect.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
