had quoted
- past perfect of quote.
Example Sentences
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He said the closest Apple Store was 90 minutes away and had quoted $130 for replacing the screen — 40 percent higher than the independent store.
From New York Times ● Nov. 12, 2023
The former president had quoted only two people in his 1977 inaugural address: The biblical prophet Micah — and his favorite teacher at Plains High School, Julia Coleman.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 20, 2023
Iranian state TV had quoted Rahimi as saying the gunman had entered the embassy with his two children during the attack.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 27, 2023
Adani was the only bidder for the 500,000 tonnes tender, while Indian trader Agarwal Coal, which had also bid for the 750,000 tonnes tender, had quoted a higher price than Adani, they said.
From Reuters ● Apr. 3, 2022
My voice shook as I said the lines, for I remembered as I said them that in the letter my brother wrote me before his death he had quoted the same words.
From "The Left Hand of Darkness" by Ursula K. Le Guin
