birdie
noun
a small bird.
had birdied
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past perfectof birdie.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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The US responded quickly with Khang edging out Linn Grant, who had birdied the 16th but missed hole-winning putts on the final two.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2023
Listening to cheers after DeChambeau had birdied the hole, a young boy asked his father, “Is Bryson everyone’s favorite?”
From New York Times ● Aug. 28, 2021
He had birdied Friday to move into a share of the lead and vaulted to the lead solo with a 25-foot eagle putt on Saturday.
From Seattle Times ● May 9, 2021
Johnson had birdied No. 15 with a spotless 11-footer.
From Washington Post ● May 19, 2019
He would make two pars to outlast Reavie, who had birdied 17 and 18 in regulation, but was 20 yards behind the long-hitting Woodland off the tee.
From Golf Digest ● Feb. 5, 2018
