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had

American  
[had] / hæd /

verb

  1. simple past tense and past participle of have.

had British  
/ hæd /

verb

  1. the past tense and past participle of have

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They had also been concerned that a collapse might signal the demise of bookstores in general.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Older mice that received the restored microbiome had suppressed MDM2 levels that more closely resembled those seen in younger animals.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

Indian media coverage mirrored the divide - some praised the minimalism, others questioned whether the moment had been undersold.

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Earlier studies had already suggested that the compound could help in cellular and animal models of IBD, and the new research provided additional support for its potential benefits.

From Science Daily • May 9, 2026

The best frybread, next to her aunt Mabel’s and her new auntie Bernadette’s, that she had ever eaten.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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