ebb
noun
had ebbed
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past perfectof ebb.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Postecoglou's fast, attacking style is certainly bearing fruit so far, helping rediscover a feelgood factor that had ebbed away under previous managers Nuno Espirito Santo, Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2023
Meanwhile, her fascination with entertainers and criminals had ebbed.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 30, 2022
Her friendship with Hillier had ebbed and flowed through the years, through busy patches, but whenever Hillier was in trouble, she always leaned on Gabriella.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2022
But by Wednesday night, the likelihood of another full-blown air war had ebbed, at least for now.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 16, 2021
By the time all color had ebbed from the sky, the crowd had swelled to include 3,000 protesters, and they started their slow, determined march north up Fayetteville Street.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
