monitor
noun
(especially formerly) a student appointed to assist in the conduct of a class or school, as to help take attendance or keep order.
had monitored
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past perfectof monitor.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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“Look who’s here,” said Kaye, who had monitored the man’s progress through periodic video conferences.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
"Our labour inspectors had monitored poor working conditions, a violation that would put our workers at risk," she said in an interview over Manila radio station DZMM.
From Barron's ● May 25, 2026
The Defense Ministry said it had monitored China’s movements, scrambling jets, dispatching ships and activating coastal missile systems.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 9, 2024
The husband of a woman who died from excessively drinking water believes she would still be alive if healthcare staff had monitored her properly.
From BBC ● Nov. 23, 2023
It was the rarest of gifts, and Korako had monitored the babies closely for any sign of it.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
