affix
verb (used with object)
to fasten, join, or attach (usually followed byto ).
had affixed
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past perfectof affix.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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As this section swung carefully overhead, we saw that mechanics had affixed playful stickers on the side.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 29, 2023
Dave Meltzer, the publisher of Wrestling Observer Newsletter, told me that during the period of the New York interview, McMahon had affixed a note to his wrist to remind himself of this crucial talking point.
From Salon ● Jul. 16, 2022
She had affixed handwritten notes to a broken washing machine and a busted dryer.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 23, 2017
Back then, Lucy weighed probably twenty-five pounds more than she does now, had very short light-brown hair, and had affixed a triangle-shaped rainbow pin to her backpack.
From The New Yorker ● Feb. 5, 2017
Once I had affixed the lead letterblocks into their metal frame, I had Mr. Weiss check my work.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
