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had seen
  • past perfect of see.

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A neighbor told the New York Post they had seen him earlier Saturday carrying groceries home.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The group themselves said they had seen examples of the council suggesting children walk through Catterick military barracks.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

I walked out of my office, and my staff looked like they had seen a ghost.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

When I met him, I don’t think I had seen the British “Office” yet; I wasn’t cool.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Everyone had seen what the future looked like if time travelers were allowed to muck about in history unregulated and unchecked.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin