had

Example Sentences

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This would’ve been a good solution had they been able to get the neutralizing agent in the tank.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

Almost immediately, he garnered a slew of endorsements from his colleagues in the Legislature — many of whom had won their seats with financial support from Middleton.

From Salon • May 23, 2026

But the governor cast the commutation as a defense of free speech, claiming that Peters had been punished “for having strange beliefs.”

From Slate • May 23, 2026

But conditions worsened Friday when they discovered they could not offload a neutralizing agent in the failing tank because the valves had broken and were gummed up.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

The middle-aged South Asian couple who had been seated across the aisle is standing between her and us.

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