had transpired
- past perfect of transpire.
Example Sentences
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Before it was even clear what had transpired 2,400 miles away, Sullivan ordered a shutdown of Conuma’s flagship Quintette mine just south of town, and began his 14-hour commute.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 16, 2026
Guy Pearce is opening up about his experience working with Kevin Spacey on the 1997 film “L.A. Confidential,” revealing that he “broke down and sobbed” years later after fully processing what had transpired.
From Salon ● Feb. 18, 2025
Tajani said the G7 partners had all exchanged information Friday about what they knew about what had transpired in Iran.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 19, 2024
Lourd and Huvane further advised Ormond not to discuss what had transpired, “because he would sue her for libel.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2023
We heard shouting throughout the camp, and scrambled from the ground and beat at the flap of our tent that we might see what had transpired.
From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson
