had inserted
- past perfect of insert.
Example Sentences
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A more careful writer might have wondered about the reliability of Spalding’s version and been open to the idea that he had inserted himself into the story.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026
The provision, which the House had inserted into an annual military policy bill, is now headed to President Biden for his signature.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 15, 2022
McKenna told jurors to disregard the death certificate, which blamed the death on sepsis and peritonitis due to a colon perforated by a feeding tube, which his client had inserted.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 6, 2022
Listing off specific inconsistencies in the testimony of accusers, she argued witnesses had inserted the defendant into their stories after the fact because "their memories have been manipulated in aid of money".
From BBC ● Dec. 28, 2021
May, meanwhile, had inserted herself between the wolf and the fairy queen, trying to stop the animal’s attack.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
