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had

American  
[had] / hæd /

verb

  1. simple past tense and past participle of have.

had British  
/ hæd /

verb

  1. the past tense and past participle of have

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Tesla’s dependence on China became clear last year when it had to reduce the use of rare-earth magnets in Optimus after China tightened export restrictions, according to people familiar with Tesla’s supply chain.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Since the All-Star break, they had become one of the best teams when it came to taking care of the ball, committing only 12.6 turnovers per game, ranking third in the league.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Though stocks managed to rally into the end of the holiday shortened week, U.S. oil prices had a record day.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

But two years later, she discovered she had been signed up to a monthly subscription with the service, LiveCareer, and over £500 had been taken from her joint account with her husband.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

She had given her complete attention to the food she was making, and what was attention but love in action?

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

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