form
noun
external appearance of a clearly defined area, as distinguished from color or material; configuration.
had formed
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past perfectof form.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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A little queue had formed at the station ATM, where commuters were withdrawing cash to buy physical transit cards so they could get on the train.
From Salon ● Oct. 17, 2026
Before his murder trial, Field admitted burglary and fraud offences connected with relationships he had formed with Farquhar and his neighbour, fellow pensioner Ann Moore-Martin, to persuade them to change their wills.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
Rodriguez had a hunch he might propose because they had formed such a tight bond during their overseas trip.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
The next question was exactly what type of uranium compound had formed.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 9, 2026
Mami shuddered and rubbed her arms where tiny bumps had formed making the fine hairs stand straight up.
From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago
