object
noun
anything that is visible or tangible and is relatively stable in form.
had objected
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past perfectof object.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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As part of a settlement deal with US states who had objected to the merger, Paramount Skydance has agreed to release a set number of films every year for the next five years.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
The same three had objected in April to language signaling that a cut was the likelier next move.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
Anthropic, a top AI company known for its Claude models, had objected in the first quarter to having its products used by the federal government to develop autonomous weapons or for mass surveillance.
From MarketWatch ● May 21, 2026
Others fiercely disagreed, including healthcare industry leaders who also had objected to the rule change during a public comment period.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 19, 2026
She had objected to their coming, but, now that their coming was ordered, she accepted them as companions.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
