sequence
noun
the following of one thing after another; succession.
had sequenced
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past perfectof sequence.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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But the New York City team didn’t recognize its find until a week later, after they had sequenced the sample—and knew what to look for.
From Science Magazine ● Mar. 8, 2022
The country’s National Institute for Communicable Diseases said 74% of all the virus genomes it had sequenced last month had been of the new variant.
From Reuters ● Dec. 2, 2021
He was a serious scientist who had sequenced thousands of virus genomes in his career.
From Salon ● Nov. 2, 2021
Five days after that, the Chinese confirmed they had sequenced a full coronavirus genome, finding evidence of the pathogen in 15 people.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 12, 2020
By Jan. 12, Chinese scientists had sequenced the virus’ genetic makeup and shared it with WHO, drawing praise for their transparency and swift action.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 28, 2020
