crop
noun
the cultivated produce of the ground, while growing or when gathered.
had cropped
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past perfectof crop.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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But, on Shohei Ohtani’s first off day as a Dodger, the discourse Wednesday centered on the one big struggle of his 2024 season — a weakness that had cropped up once again the night before.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 2, 2024
The August 2022 inspection found new problems with air quality in sterile areas had cropped up since the first visit, according to the FDA Establishment Inspection Reports written after each visit.
From Reuters ● Jul. 27, 2023
Wade leaked in May, numerous Facebook pages selling abortion pills had cropped up.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 28, 2022
In response to the FIG's statement, Gymnastics Ireland said that, when this issue had cropped up in the past, it had written to the world governing body in support of Northern Ireland's gymnasts and officials.
From BBC ● May 27, 2022
Joseph had cropped the Polaroids to fit in some frames he’d found.
From "The Marvels" by Brian Selznick
