highlight
verb (used with object)
to emphasize or make prominent.
had highlighted
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past perfectof highlight.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Those findings included images similar to what OpenAI had highlighted.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
Liz Kimmins said recent tragic incidents involving children had highlighted the risks that can arise when passengers are getting on or off buses.
From BBC ● Mar. 27, 2026
Previously, Johnson’s team had circulated memos that had highlighted Grok’s safety issues and questioned whether it was aligned with government ethics and standards.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 27, 2026
Over the summer, management had highlighted upgrades of a number of products, such as a stronger version of Mr. Clean cleaning sponges and new Oral-B power brushes.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 28, 2026
I followed the map to a tee, pacing my steps, trying to identify the landmarks that my squad leader had highlighted.
From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore
