had detested
- past perfect of detest.
Example Sentences
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And he built an entire coaching philosophy around the word “no,” rejecting sometimes-sadistic football rituals that he had detested as a player.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 7, 2018
He had spent all his money at Paris in buying ornaments and books, for till now he had detested bare walls.
From En Route by Huysmans, J.-K. (Joris-Karl)
It was true that Skelton had once served in the old —th Cavalry, and, in common with many a man in his troop, had detested his first lieutenant, Foster.
From A Soldier's Trial An Episode of the Canteen Crusade by King, Charles
He returned radiant, and in his recovered good humour proceeded to make himself delightful even to Miss Chance, whom, five minutes before, he had detested.
From Helena by Ward, Humphry, Mrs.
She had auburn hair, which hitherto Willis had detested.
From The Water Ghost and Others by Bangs, John Kendrick
