had phoned
- past perfect of phone.
Example Sentences
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In his evidence, Baptiste told the court that Mills-Smith had phoned him.
From BBC ● May 28, 2026
However, an ambulance arrived before he could do so, as Tailby had phoned 999 himself, the court heard.
From BBC ● Mar. 26, 2025
Reports later indicated that he had phoned his 30-year-old girlfriend.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 2, 2023
In a video posted to Williams’ Instagram account earlier this week, Williams had phoned in from prison during a Sleepy Hallow concert where Chambers held his phone to a large crowd that chanted, “Free Sheff!”
From Los Angeles Times ● May 17, 2023
A couple of weeks before his death, Roan had phoned Hale, distraught.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
