sign
noun
an indication or piece of evidence.
had signed
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past perfectof sign.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Warner CEO David Zaslav was meeting with Ellison to discuss the integration of the companies when word came that the judge had signed off, Ellison said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
In audio from a 2023 event, Tebow encouraged people who had signed up for additional classes to follow through with the commitment.
From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2026
Joshua had signed for a UK fight and moving it to America would have left him worse off because of the tax implications.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
Gen. William Tong — who had signed on to the lawsuit — had said they needed more concessions, according to three knowledgeable sources close to the negotiations.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
Paper in hand, in a quiet, steady voice, he read the Ship’s Articles, which each man had signed before leaving England.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
