record
verb (used with object)
to set down in writing or the like, as for the purpose of preserving evidence.
had recorded
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past perfectof record.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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"The enemy used the humanitarian pause to set up their positions," said Ukraine's General Staff, adding they had recorded rotation of Russian units, expansion of anti-drone equipment on the roads, and delivery of ammunition.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
The app had recorded more than 3,000 reports in Shropshire and more than 28,000 nationwide, Bennett said.
From BBC ● Oct. 26, 2026
Belgium’s foreign ministry temporarily took its websites offline as a precaution, it said on X, although the Centre for Cybersecurity Belgium had recorded no attacks on Belgian sites.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
Just months before her death in August at age 80, Parton had recorded a duet with Bono that will be included in U2’s upcoming album, “Carnaval de Luz,” the band announced Thursday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
Every year Mom, Dad, Thomas, and I would celebrate Fig’s birthday with a specially made cake from Heavenly Treats Bakery, while watching the video Dad had recorded of Fig’s homecoming six years ago.
From "Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence" by Sonja Thomas
