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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Scientists already knew that dopamine was released in this particular region, but its purpose had remained unclear.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 9, 2026
The agency said this was particularly apparent where moisture had remained in the soil or where fire intensity was lower.
From BBC ● Oct. 30, 2026
Nearly 96 at the time, Huerta said she had remained silent for six decades to protect the farmworker movement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2026
It had remained open, but there was little activity.
From Slate ● Oct. 26, 2026
When he was done, when he had gathered eggs that had remained hidden for weeks, Jody walked down again past the cypress tree, and past the bunkhouse toward the pasture.
From "The Red Pony" by John Steinbeck
