see
verb (used with object)
to perceive with the eyes; look at.
had seen
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past perfectof see.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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The same expression was no doubt used by countless Commanders fans who had seen their quarterback miss much of the 2025 season with the same injury to the same elbow.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
The No. 8 Rebels had seen a 17-point halftime lead disappear.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
But Betsi said not all the content she had seen was helpful.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Corroborating Oxford’s account, his brother Robert Oxford told police that he had seen Oxford burn his boots while Walters and another man, Andrew Travis, watched.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
It was the last time Jason had seen her eat.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
