impact
noun
the striking of one thing against another; forceful contact; collision.
had impacted
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past perfectof impact.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Throughout his career, chronic dental problems had impacted his playing, but now pulmonary fibrosis had made playing impossible.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026
Tuesday's announcement showed the warning had impacted visitor numbers.
From Barron's ● Jan. 20, 2026
When I mentioned breaking my little toe while surfing three years ago had impacted my back and now maybe all the way up to my jaw, she agreed it was possible.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 9, 2025
The discussion came as the supervisors prepared to vote on a motion, crafted by Supervisor Hilda Solis, that asked for a study of how the recent immigration blitz had impacted the county’s economy.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2025
Thady Shea took a step backward, as though something had lifted him off his balance, as though something unseen had impacted against him with terrific force.
From The Mesa Trail by H. Bedford-Jones
