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Discover LudwigThe phrase "had previously said" is correct and commonly used in written English.
It is typically used to indicate that someone had said or expressed something in the past, before the current point in time. Example: The politician had previously said that he supported stricter gun control laws, but he has since changed his stance.
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They tolerated his lies about what he had previously said.
Brazil had previously said it would join the campaign.
Authorities had previously said the motel was in nearby Jessup.
It had previously said the Chinese currency was "substantially undervalued".
Regulators had previously said they are worried about the trend.
Mr. Gulotta had previously said he would not raise taxes.
Officials had previously said a new rule was being drafted.
Ministers had previously said such a measure would be disproportionate.
Lott had previously said that the girl was uninjured in the confrontation.
Prince had previously said he struggled with epilepsy as a child.
He had previously said God would also materialize here on Tuesday.
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