coast
noun
the land next to the sea; seashore.
had coasted
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past perfectof coast.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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The vehicle had coasted through space but was not in exactly the correct orbit after one of its engines malfunctioned during an initial burn.
From Barron's ● May 22, 2026
In the 2020 general election, he had coasted to victory with 62 percent.
From New York Times ● Oct. 3, 2022
They helped us push our stalled car that had coasted to a complete stop just a few feet short of the south end of the Aurora Bridge.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 29, 2021
Yuta Izumira and his friend had coasted down the paved pathway near the shuttered park — only to get an earful from a passing cyclist who yelled at them to get out of the way.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2021
I had coasted along without having to pay a price for my commitment.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
