had ordered
- past perfect of order.
Example Sentences
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Earlier, lawyers for MacInnes said Wilson's allegations were "malicious concoctions" and the court heard claims the Hollywood star had ordered a smear website to target Ghost, which Wilson denied.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
But following the strikes on Sanaa, the head of Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council, Rashad al-Alimi, said he had "ordered that the scope of the confrontation not be expanded".
From Barron's ● Jul. 13, 2026
Justice Samuel Alito had ordered a temporary pause on the lower-court ruling to give the justices time to consider the drugmakers’ request.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 14, 2026
Filed a habeas corpus petition on a Thursday night, and by Monday a federal judge had ordered his immediate release.
From Slate ● Apr. 28, 2026
But when the waitress brought the bill, Allison carefully began to untangle how many drinks each person had ordered and who had the calamari appetizer, to make sure nobody paid for anybody else.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
