bud
had budded
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past perfectof bud.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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A late frost came in the spring of 2011, just after the vines had budded, killing half the crop.
From New York Times ● Aug. 12, 2021
It was the last freeze, that came after things had budded out, that was the worst.
From New York Times ● Jul. 5, 2014
At the moment when thy dearest hopes had budded afresh, when the clouds of insecurity and disquiet had retired from thy vision, wast thou assailed by the great subverter of human schemes.
From Ormond, Volume III (of 3) or, The Secret Witness by Charles Brockden Brown
The hope and joy that had budded in her heart were suddenly blighted.
From Princess Maritza by Percy James Brebner
Flaws in her apparent perfection appeared from day to day and chilled the growth of the various young loves that had budded so auspiciously.
From Story of Waitstill Baxter by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin
