secure
adjective
free from or not exposed to danger or harm; safe.
had secured
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past perfectof secure.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Britain's culture minister Lisa Nandy, meanwhile, opted not to intervene in the merger, saying she had secured "assurances and further legally-binding commitments" to ensure a diverse range of broadcasting and on-demand services in the country.
From Barron's ● Aug. 6, 2026
But the agreement secured this week left skeptics in Washington and the region unclear what the United States had secured in return.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
Brazil-based rare-earth miner and processor Serra Verde Group said earlier this year that it had secured a $565 million financing package from a U.S. government agency.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
In March, Realtor.com exclusively revealed that Plaza had secured a buyer for the residence.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
Within minutes, he had secured the promise of a surreptitious meeting and disappeared before the L’Arche seniors rejoined their daughter.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
