yield
verb (used with object)
to give forth or produce by a natural process or in return for cultivation.
had yielded
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past perfectof yield.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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The Mauritian anti-corruption watchdog said a joint investigation by the FBI and Mauritius's Financial Crimes Commission had yielded witness statements, digital evidence and recordings to support the corruption allegation.
From Barron's ● Oct. 23, 2026
As of July, the Turkish investigation, which is ongoing, had yielded more than 130 arrests.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
In contrast, southern Patagonia had yielded only scattered fossils that could not confidently be assigned to a specific species.
From Science Daily ● May 29, 2026
The federal government, however, denies this saying it has held talks with local leaders since 2023, and the dialogue process had yielded "phenomenal results".
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2025
One leg had yielded itself to the loose dirt.
From "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings" by Maya Angelou
