had flashed
- past perfect of flash.
Example Sentences
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A campervan lurking in the parking lot had flashed its headlights at the pilot, and the driver had hurried out to help carry a bundle from the boat.
From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2025
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
Pederson, who had flashed some signs of stardom in Los Angeles, had a strange end to his time in with the Dodgers.
From New York Times ● Oct. 18, 2021
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
A graphic had flashed on the television screen, a photo of Barack Obama.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
