crash
verb (used without object)
to make a loud, clattering noise, as of something dashed to pieces.
had crashed
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past perfectof crash.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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As officers reached the scene at about 21:50 BST, reports indicated several vehicles had crashed with the pedestrian, including a marked police car when it arrived.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
But VAR intervened, declaring that Embolo had crashed to the pitch in an effort to dupe the referee—an offense deemed worthy of ejection.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
Simi Valley police received a call at 2:30 p.m. reporting that a Tesla had crashed outside of Urbane Cafe at 2091 Madera Road, Unit A, and a woman was hurt.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026
The eastern Mediterranean could also be affected: Cyprus's president said on Monday that an Iranian drone had crashed on a British base located on the island.
From Barron's ● Mar. 2, 2026
Her desktop computer had crashed right before they moved, but Candice’s mom wanted to wait until the fall before buying her a new one.
From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson
