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  • past tense form of do.
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did

American  
[did] / dɪd /

verb

  1. simple past tense of do.


did British  
/ dɪd /

verb

  1. the past tense of do 1

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"I did go to food banks… there's been occasions where I've wanted the kids to be able to do more, more clubs, do stuff with their friends. I've had to say no, I feel terrible."

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

They say it remains difficult to assess the extent of the damage the U.S. and Israel did to the Revolutionary Guard’s capabilities.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 17, 2026

Katy's ex-partner did not respond to our questions.

From BBC Aug. 17, 2026

“I did not ask or authorize my mother to give such consent on my behalf, and I do not recall signing or being asked to sign any document giving that consent.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 16, 2026

That’s his way of telling Grandma he missed her more than I did and that, in short, he’s a better grandchild.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

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