produce
verb (used with object)
to bring into existence; give rise to; cause.
had produced
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past perfectof produce.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, Oman said discussions with Iran had produced an outline for a temporary arrangement to restore free navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, although political obstacles remain.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
To determine what had produced the unusual signal, researchers organized an extensive international follow-up campaign using observations ranging from X-ray and optical wavelengths to radio.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 8, 2026
Instead, his stated offense was simply that these outlets had produced too many negative stories over too much time.
From Salon ● Sep. 21, 2026
Fearnley had produced a remarkable five-set comeback against Spain's Martin Landaluce in the first round, but the British lucky loser's fortune ran out against Etcheverry.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
Lawrence, unmoved, pointed out that Alvarez himself had produced an impressive number of research papers during the very period he claimed that scientific research had been hobbled.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
