divide
verb (used with object)
to separate into parts, groups, sections, etc.
had divided
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past perfectof divide.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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In August 1967, my future wife and I found ourselves stumbling over rocks from the walls that weeks earlier had divided east and west Jerusalem.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
In September 2024, he was criticised by the country's legendary striker Luis Suarez, who said Bielsa had "divided the whole group".
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
The Supreme Court granted review to resolve two questions that had divided the lower courts.
From Slate ● Jan. 10, 2026
Good Housekeeping declared the pasta "controversial," while the Independent noted that Lawson had "divided fans" over it.
From Salon ● Sep. 26, 2023
Vargo Hoat had divided them into four bands, to visit as many villages as possible.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
