Sentence examples for had left but from inspiring English sources

"The Japanese had left but the Kuomintang dominated the city.

A spokeswoman confirmed that Martin had left, but did not comment further.

Airline officials said that at least one Libyan flight, to Paris, had left, but others were canceled.

Gallagher stayed on The Shore long after Springsteen had left, but eventually he too departed for his native Dublin.

Many of the 41,983 fans had left, but those who were still around applauded the newest Yankee, No. 57.

Reporters hounded Mr. Jacoby to find why he had left, but he never spoke openly about it.

She could have left, but didn't.

Some have left, but most have not done so.

Thousands have left, but many stay, living in shelters.

He could have left but didn't and was arrested.

We could have left but chose to remain".