had warded
- past perfect of ward.
Example Sentences
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Previously, Facebook had warded off such invites from Congress.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 6, 2018
It went well with him, thanks to her; care, and strengthening nourishment, and the skill of her tendance had warded off all danger from his wound.
From Under Two Flags by Ouida
His insight and skill had warded off a deadly flank attack on Schahofski's shattered corps at Plevna on July 30, and his prowess had contributed largely to the capture of Lovtcha on September 3.
From The Development of the European Nations, 1870-1914 (5th ed.) by Rose, John Holland
On the Wednesday in question Jake and his shopmates had warded off a reduction of wages by threatening a strike, and were accordingly in high feather.
From Yekl A tale of the New York ghetto by Cahan, Abraham
But she had warded off reproof by nuzzling against her mother's cheek as it tried to turn away from her.
From The Tree of Heaven by Sinclair, May
