put
verb (used with object)
to move or place (anything) so as to get it into or out of a specific location or position.
had put
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past perfectof put.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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But she said Pacific nations had put their hopes "front and centre" and welcomed plans for a presidency-led decision at the end of COP31.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
In total, 116 S&P 500 companies had put out earnings-per-share outlooks for the third quarter, according to the report.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 4, 2026
Steam also relied on users self-declaring their age but the report acknowledged the platform had recently introduced age checks using credit cards, and that Roblox had put in stronger age checks since last December.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
The double- and triple-team schemes Donald thought he had put behind might once again be in full effect.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
I wanted to ask him if he had put my Life Notice for Great-great-aunt Florentine in his paper, but I felt like it wasn’t the time.
From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles
