had responded
- past perfect of respond.
Example Sentences
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Woodburn insisted the company had responded as soon as the Ministry of Defence had asked for its help.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
The Arlington, Va., Fire Department said in a social-media post that its hazardous-materials team had responded.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
Police had responded to reports that large crowds of people and vehicles had gathered and were driving dangerously in the Blacks Road, Bell Steele Road and Diary Farm areas.
From BBC ● May 4, 2026
She also said Xi had responded "positively" to her proposal that the sides work toward Taiwan participating in international organisations such as Interpol and regional trade agreements.
From Barron's ● Apr. 10, 2026
While Nathan powered his phone with his car charger, he checked his phone to see if either Weslee or Steven had responded to the text he had sent a few miles back.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
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