had overheard
- past perfect of overhear.
Example Sentences
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She only learned about the reintroduction plan after asking rangers about discussions she had overheard.
From Barron's ● Jul. 8, 2026
After their first breakup, Remi had overheard one of Margery’s friends telling her Remi was bad news.
From Slate ● Jan. 27, 2024
All that moved her were the screams and cries of her two teenage sons, who had overheard the terrible news.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 12, 2022
The lawyer suggested that Mr Yousaf had overheard a telephone call between Ms McGarry and Miss McAlpine then a later conversation between the two in person at his office.
From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2022
It was Snape who had overheard the prophecy.
From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling
