hum
verb (used without object)
to make a low, continuous, droning sound.
had hummed
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past perfectof hum.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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The Texas economy had hummed along for most of his tenure, the energy sector booming and the whole state flush with jobs.
From New York Times ● May 4, 2021
Others mentioned the performance of the national economy, which had hummed along until the plague arrived.
From New York Times ● Nov. 16, 2020
But their option, which had hummed all night, suddenly stopped.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 18, 2011
In 18 hours of bidding, they bought $5,000,000 worth of idle equipment that once had hummed busily under the hands of 1,200 workers.
From Time Magazine Archive
The Jade lights had hummed low, like a dog snoring.
From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat
