dart
noun
a small, slender missile that is pointed at one end and usually feathered at the other and is propelled by hand, as in the game of darts, or by a blowgun when used as a weapon.
had darted
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past perfectof dart.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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In 2023, after France had run in seven tries and fans had darted for early exits, Borthwick was clear about the long-term task.
From BBC ● Feb. 8, 2025
Barkley, who was on his way to 194 yards rushing, had darted for long gains by staying patient, waiting for holes to open when defenders over-pursued.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 2, 2017
The benefactor of Edwards’ error, though, was Johnson, who had darted through the wreck ahead of Busch and Logano.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 20, 2016
By the time the officers caught up with the animal, it had darted into a parking garage at Archer Avenue and 165th Street.
From New York Times ● Jan. 21, 2016
When he had first started dropping the rocks all the fish had darted away.
From "Hatchet" by Gary Paulsen
