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New2grammar  #513615  Wed, 14 May 08 04:03 PM

She jumped off the roof. A few minutes later, she was walking around like nothing [had] happened.

Investigators told reporters in Vienna that the man turned himself in early Wednesday morning and told police what [had] happened.

 

 

Is had needed?

Thanks in advance!
  
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Marius Hancu  #513618  Wed, 14 May 08 04:23 PM
 More clear with "had."
  
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CalifJim  #513812  Thu, 15 May 08 04:17 AM
 Either with or without.  As Marius said, clearer with.
  
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