remain
verb (used without object)
to continue in the same state; continue to be as specified.
had remained
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past perfectof remain.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Interviewing him for the book, Phillips said it was clear the experience had remained painful.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
Others said it was difficult to remove a serving mayor and noted the current incumbent had remained in post, despite a vote of no confidence in his leadership.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
The work revealed previously hidden species diversity and helped resolve a taxonomic problem that had remained unsettled for years.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 30, 2026
Bulk amounts of mostly meat and seafood had remained in the western freezer, which was unaffected by the blaze.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
If the androids had remained substandard, like the ancient q-40s made by Derain Associates—there would be no problem and no need of my skill.
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
