croon
verb (used without object)
to sing or hum in a soft, soothing voice.
had crooned
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past perfectof croon.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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"My un-American life," Beyoncé had crooned in the opener in Act I of her "Renaissance" project.
From Salon ● Mar. 29, 2024
For the past nearly three hours, the Spanish actor had crooned, belted and twirled his way through the first Spanish-language production of the groundbreaking 1970 musical.
From New York Times ● Dec. 14, 2022
All week winners of sectional contests had crooned, bleated and harmonized before a tableful of solemn judges.
From Time Magazine Archive
Aru shuddered, remembering how Brahmasura had crooned Pandavalings....
From "Aru Shah and the End of Time" by Roshani Chokshi
It was a simple old hymn, such as every man had known since his mother had crooned it over his cot.
From The Deemster by Sir Hall Caine
