had
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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Had SpaceX gotten into the S&P 500, a percentage of the several trillion bucks in S&P 500 index funds would’ve gone toward SpaceX stock.
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
Had Roberts still been a candidate on 7 May, it is likely he would now be a Member of the Senedd.
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Had Kapp been captured, Mr. Talty relates, “one thing would have been clear to the Germans: Cicero was not a double agent” and they could act on what he told them.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
Had the government been clearer on the scope, the lawsuit argues, the company may have had a better chance of winning a contract.
From Salon • May 25, 2026
Had Jonn's heart been aching for him then as his ached for Jonn now?
From "Rowan of Rin" by Emily Rodda
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