flash
noun
a brief, sudden burst of bright light.
had flashed
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past perfectof flash.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Scott’s name had flashed across the clubhouse televisions, but Padres reliever Jeremiah Estrada hadn’t yet heard about the trade.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2024
“My greatest fear had flashed in front of me at that particular moment,” Vincent said.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 4, 2023
Saoi O’Connor, an Irish activist in the Fridays for Future movement founded by Thunberg, waved at reporters the well-worn cardboard sign that has carried in demonstrations since 2018 and had flashed at Italy’s leader.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 30, 2021
The younger Mr. Murdoch’s disgust had flashed publicly before on a few occasions: He showed the disdain for Roger Ailes he shared with his more conservative, older brother Lachlan, 49.
From New York Times ● Oct. 10, 2020
He looked distracted, as though something had caught his eye just as the camera had flashed.
From "A Thousand Splendid Suns" by Khaled Hosseini
