had jettisoned
- past perfect of jettison.
Example Sentences
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This was just five years after the tragic death of Marilyn Monroe — one of Mansfield’s notable silver-screen inspirations — and in the time since her death, Monroe had jettisoned from famous to infamous.
From Salon ● Jun. 27, 2025
By then he had jettisoned his first name: The English, he discovered, were flummoxed by the guttural consonant of “Chaim” and pronounced his name “Shame” as often as not.
From New York Times ● Mar. 9, 2023
By August, the Nationals had jettisoned all but a few of the experienced hitters who once protected him in that lineup, but the lefty’s discipline never waned.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 18, 2021
The idea that one should attend college to be protected from ideas one might find controversial or offensive could only occur to someone who had jettisoned any hope of acquiring an education.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2015
Once, when they hadn’t had enough space in the trunk of the Rabbit, Mia had jettisoned half of her clothing to make room.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
