had

"His appointment was deemed suitable"

"After the meeting, there was a period of intercourse between the colleagues, discussing the project's next steps. "

"After lengthy deliberations, the jury reached a verdict. "

"Despite his loud protestations of innocence, the evidence clearly showed he had taken the cookie. "

"The calculation of how much flour to buy for the cookies involved adding up the recipe's ingredients. "

"The measurement of the room's length was important for ordering new furniture. "

"The teacher's observation of the student's progress showed that he was struggling with math. "

"He felt he was trespassing by questioning his father's long-held beliefs. "

"The interrogative "who" is often used in classroom discussions to encourage student participation. "

"My brother will participate in the school's fundraising walk. "

"The ornithologist observed the birds migrating through the park. "

"My teacher has a good relationship with all her students. "