had

Example Sentences

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"I'm letting him go proudly. I accept it sincerely, even though it is not what I had hoped as a parent," Zulmi's father Iskandarudin told reporters after the funeral.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

He had an app on his phone recording all the conversations that ended up in the Horry County police file.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

Thompson believes this encouraged other families to think about the future of the items they had kept for decades.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Another, who had drawn flowers alongside her message, said: "I wish that I could help you."

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

She should have had the oil hot and at least ten pieces of bread made by now.

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