switched
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past participleof switch.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
switchnouna turning, shifting, or changing. -
past tense formof switch.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
switchnouna turning, shifting, or changing.
Example Sentences
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Among those who have already switched away from lead ammunition is deer manager Sharif Adams, who works in woodland in the Teign Valley.
From BBC ● Nov. 2, 2026
While he bided his time on the depth chart during his freshman and sophomore seasons, quarterbacks around the country switched teams in pursuit of more money and better opportunities.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026
Inspired by an ancient invention, the tiny machine can even reverse its direction when the electrical voltage is switched.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 1, 2026
As speculation switched almost immediately to who would lead the right with Flavio out of the country, the governor -- a favorite in business circles -- said a 2030 run was "a possibility."
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026
She stepped through the doorway and switched on her headlights.
From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
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