had reached
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past perfectof reach.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
reachverb (used with object)to get to or get as far as in moving, going, traveling, etc..
Example Sentences
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A Cornyn spokesperson told the BBC's US partner CBS News that the senator had "reached an agreement with the Department of Justice" about the fund.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
A spokeswoman for Cornyn was quoted by US media as saying he had reached an agreement with the Department of Justice over "permanently terminating" the anti-weaponization fund and clarifying the scope of the audit settlement.
From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026
Financials had been under the gun for most of the past year, and when compared with the S&P 500, they had reached a historic low in early June.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 2, 2026
The attendees were celebrating the Foundation for Liberty and American Greatness, which announced that it had reached 2 million children with civics education since its founding in 2016.
From Salon ● Aug. 1, 2026
By now they had reached the central gate.
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
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