query
noun
a question; an inquiry.
had queried
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past perfectof query.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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They asked Mr. Taveras an open-ended question about if anyone had queried him about whether footage from the surveillance system could be deleted.
From New York Times ● May 31, 2023
Others had queried if the firm was "in danger of collapsing", and if their holiday flights and packages were safe.
From BBC ● May 20, 2019
Mr. McMillon told CNN the next morning that analysts had queried Walmart about the company’s stance on the issue.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2018
Max Mosley, who ran the FIA from 1993 to 2009, said last year he had queried its purchase of the 1% stake, which he described as “problematic” and “arguably contrary” to the 2001 undertaking.
From Economist ● Jan. 12, 2017
The Criminal Element had queried in a recent issue.
From "Flora & Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures" by Kate DiCamillo
