had secured
- past perfect of secure.
Example Sentences
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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
They had secured their insurance payout, gotten rebuilding plans approved and hired a contractor.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
In March, Realtor.com exclusively revealed that Plaza had secured a buyer for the residence.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
Earlier this week, UniCredit said it had secured an additional 17.6 percent stake in Commerzbank as part of its takeover bid.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
At the sight of it most of those aboard would have begun their obeisances to the gods who had secured their safe passage.
From "Circumference" by Nicholas Nicastro
