had retrieved
- past perfect of retrieve.
Example Sentences
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Mr Ephron took two days before reporting the incident to authorities and brought shell casings he said he had retrieved from the scene.
From BBC ● Feb. 18, 2025
Delta Air Lines said in a statement on Tuesday that it had retrieved the slide from the jetty.
From New York Times ● Apr. 30, 2024
The teen testified that she attempted to hand the woman some shoes they had retrieved from the street.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 16, 2024
Harold Mayne-Nicholls, the executive-director of the games, said Thursday that police had retrieved stolen cameras but did not offer more details.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 19, 2023
He had retrieved the cached ham and watched with pride as Bristle and Runt ate the meat, but he hadn’t touched any of it.
From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker
