fox
noun
any of several carnivores of the dog family, especially those of the genus Vulpes, smaller than wolves, having a pointed, slightly upturned muzzle, erect ears, and a long, bushy tail.
had foxed
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past perfectof fox.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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The thorny issue of the pedestrianisation of London's most famous shopping street had foxed mayoral administrations for years.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
