blast
noun
a sudden and violent gust of wind.
had blasted
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past perfectof blast.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Activists who had blasted President Trump’s promotion of pesticides visited the Oval Office.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 13, 2026
Forest boss Sean Dyche had blasted his side for their first half performance in crashing out to second-tier Wrexham in the FA Cup last weekend.
From Barron's ● Jan. 17, 2026
Prior to that decision, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr had blasted Kimmel and threatened to take action against ABC.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2025
Colbert had blasted the company for the settlement on “Late Night,” a move that must have infuriated Redstone.
From Salon ● Jul. 23, 2025
Blinded by the blaze of the spells that had blasted from every direction, deafened by a series of bangs, Harry blinked and looked down at the floor.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
