elbow
noun
the bend or joint of the human arm between upper arm and forearm.
had elbowed
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past perfectof elbow.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Tennessee Congressman Tim Burchett was giving an interview to an NPR reporter when he suddenly lunged forward and exclaimed that former Speaker Kevin McCarthy had elbowed him in the back.
From Salon ● Nov. 15, 2023
By the time they got to No. 8, they stood tied, and by the middle of the back nine, Im had elbowed right in there among them, all within one shot.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 28, 2022
“He had elbowed Wigan’s James McCarthy but the FA decided to take no disciplinary action because I had apparently dealt with it on the pitch.”
From The Guardian ● Jan. 6, 2019
She thought maybe he had elbowed her in her sleep.
From New York Times ● Jan. 5, 2016
“I’ve got troubles,” Oliver replied, rubbing the place on his stomach where Angie had elbowed him.
From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser
