gossip
noun
idle talk or rumor, especially about the personal or private affairs of others.
had gossiped
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past perfectof gossip.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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In her lifetime, people had gossiped viciously about her, often looking over their shoulder to make sure they were not overheard.
From The Guardian ● Nov. 3, 2016
For years, people in the tiny community had gossiped about why the two men didn't look much like their parents.
From US News ● Aug. 29, 2016
Authorities say she was angry Ferreira had gossiped about her.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 3, 2014
Scholars had gossiped about Strugnell's views long before the Ha'aretz incident.
From Time Magazine Archive
After the disastrous matchmaking attempt, Mrs. Brenner had gossiped to me that Raizel’s parents had cut her hair short at a physician’s advice, due to a touch of brain fever.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
