frame
noun
a border or case for enclosing a picture, mirror, etc.
had framed
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past perfectof frame.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Israeli officials had framed the visit as an expression of a robust and expanding partnership, with Netanyahu describing Modi as "more than a friend, a brother".
From Barron's ● Feb. 26, 2026
It’s a reference to “The Man in the Glass” poem — which the real-life Murdaughs had framed in their home — about personal integrity and accountability.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 19, 2025
Little did I know that he had arranged for an inspection by a local structural engineer once I had framed the roof.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 11, 2023
During Monday's briefing, Jean-Pierre seemed to swallow a smile as she described how well Greene had framed the argument.
From Salon ● Jul. 20, 2023
There were the Georgian maps I’d had framed, the Persian rugs, and the overstuffed leather armchair I liked to sink into at the end of the day.
From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls
