- past tense form of do.
did
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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"You simply don't need the mass media in the way that you did previously and athletes understand this," he said.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
The report noted that being a millionaire did not mean having a million dollars in the bank, with owner-occupied property representing the single biggest asset for most people up to millionaire level.
From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026
That word did not occur to me until we were talking about marketing.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026
She did not face a single break point until she was serving for the match, when it seemed as though the pressure would take a toll.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
What sort of pointers did he think I could give?
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
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