barricade
noun
a defensive barrier hastily constructed, as in a street, to stop an enemy.
had barricaded
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past perfectof barricade.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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By the time deputies arrived, the suspect had barricaded himself inside his home, authorities said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 15, 2026
Ahead of the Lyon rally, some residents living near the march's planned route had barricaded the ground floor windows of their apartments, fearing unrest.
From Barron's ● Feb. 21, 2026
In late October, Mr Bush had told his girlfriend Ella Jeffries that he had barricaded himself into his bedroom one evening after a discussion with Mr Thomas.
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2024
The call reported that he had barricaded himself in his home with family members, including seven children aged 2 to 15.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 19, 2024
Emily gasped, realizing the yellow tape was a remnant from the perimeter that had barricaded the underground stairway the day before.
From "Book Scavenger" by Jennifer Chambliss Bertman
