had

Example Sentences

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A large group of people had gathered as part of the custody swap, according to Covina police, who said that an early investigation showed the exchange devolved into an argument between two males.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

Several users then commented under the post noting that Grande's comment was missing and that the sound had been muted.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

“In 25 games, we’ve never had players with cramps — today we had three. It was a very intense, emotional state. It shows that the setting weighed on them a little. Not on everyone.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

The fifth inning had already begun to spiral on him.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

She’s never had a thought that she didn’t voice, never met a Black cause that she didn’t want to champion.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold