Sentence examples for had previously spent from inspiring English sources

He had previously spent 11 years as mayor of Tirana, one of Europe's poorest capitals.

He had serious mental health issues and had previously spent time in a secure psychiatric unit.

Amri, who had previously spent time in prison in Italy, arrived in Germany in July 2015.

Mr. Benmosche had previously spent six years with the Chase Manhattan Bank.

All had previously spent time in other shelters and were close to being released.

Howe, who had previously spent his afternoons as a car salesman, became captivated by the work.

Gbagbo had previously spent years abroad in France before coming to power as president.

The ANC had a secret HQ at Lilliesleaf farm (just outside Johannesburg), where Mandela had previously spent months in hiding.

Morrison, who had previously spent five months in Johannesburg's notorious prison, The Fort, for his opposition to apartheid, was acquitted.

She had previously spent seven years as chief executive of George House Trust, an HIV social care charity.

"Sneh was interested in working with women, and had previously spent time in Germany, helping refugees with translation," Olivia explains.