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Discover LudwigThe phrase "had melted" is correct and usable in written English
It is typically used to indicate that something has melted prior to a certain point in time, often in a narrative or descriptive context. Example: "By the time we arrived at the cabin, the snow had melted, revealing the green grass beneath."
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The ice had melted.
The fabric had melted.
His skin had melted from his body.
The earlier objections had melted away.
The car's wheels and gearbox had melted.
Soon, Phys's $1,500 had melted away.
Everything had melted -- two careers, two marriages.
The wide waist had melted inward.
"The snow that had melted, then grass grew.
The ice had melted, leaving a metallic taste.
His trip, he said, had melted a "mountain of ice".
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com