had

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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 he accidentally agreed to help Chip unlock more safes, sort through more records?

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix