had subdued
- past perfect of subdue.
Example Sentences
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By the time they had subdued the fire two hours later, only the skeletal remnants of the clubhouse were left standing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 15, 2023
By the time the meeting ended, it was clear McCarthy had subdued the revolt.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 1, 2023
By 63 BCE, Pompey had subdued Asia Minor, annexed Syria, destroyed the Seleucid kingdom, and occupied Jerusalem.
From Textbooks ● Apr. 19, 2023
The neighborhood has had subdued foot traffic since the pandemic began.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 3, 2023
Letting my body go limp, I hoped my opponent would think he had subdued me.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
