had

[ had ]

verb

1. simple past tense and past participle of have.

had

/ hæd /

verb

1. the past tense and past participle of have

Idioms and Phrases

• have

Example Sentences

Gethins, who represents Arbroath and Broughty Ferry, told the Courier newspaper he had submitted an application to keep his vetting papers "up to date" and noted there were no local vacancies for SNP candidates.

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The actor made the payment to Brimscombe Mill in Stroud, Gloucestershire, after it was the revealed the building had been sold, putting jobs at risk.

From BBC

Mr Justice Julian Goose told the court the defendant had "chosen" not to say anything and ordered a further preparatory hearing ahead of the trial to take place in December.

From BBC

The US has in the past had investments including in the country’s energy sector but the interest has waned.

From BBC

But some Anglicans have been upset because they feel that Justin Welby had done much good and, however slowly, was trying to steer the Church in a better direction.

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Related Words

• maintained
• received
• saved