had

Example Sentences

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During the campaign, Raimondo warned that the island was "driving people away" and that he had seen friends "leaving for university, unsure that they will come back".

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Smoke began to intensify, and soon most residents had left their properties.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

"She was sleeping with an eye mask on, and ear plugs so had not heard what had happened either."

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

"I haven't had a full night's sleep for years," he revealed.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

“I had really bad cramps that day, and Mrs. Bicker said I didn’t have to hand anything in.”

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold