had

Example Sentences

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He had been experiencing symptoms of bacterial pneumonia for “days to weeks” before sepsis set in, the certificate states.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

Asked about Sanders' plan, President Trump insisted he had been considering the US investing in AI companies for a year, but did not dismiss the senator's notion.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Speaking about being a bridesmaid to the late Queen to the Telegraph in 2017, Lady Pamela described the experience as a "tremendous rush", as she had to return to the UK from India.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Announcing its decision to appoint administrators earlier in the year, the company said reduced demand, "escalating" employment costs and "soaring" energy costs had "squeezed the business financially".

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

That’s not something that he would have had to mention last year; things are different now.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold