limp
verb (used without object)
to walk with a labored, jerky movement, as when lame.
had limped
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past perfectof limp.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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MacIntyre, who had limped to a 12-over 82 during the first round on Thursday, currently sits at 31st on the FedEx Cup points list.
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
Olmo spared Barca blushes as he blasted superbly into the top corner in the 63rd minute, three minutes after replacing Pedri who had limped off the pitch.
From Barron's ● Jan. 21, 2026
He had limped through practice rounds early in the week and again during the first and second rounds, but it had become more pronounced as the weather worsened.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 9, 2023
Early Monday, it had limped 0.2% higher but the gains looked fragile.
From Reuters ● Aug. 23, 2021
She looked at Frankie, who had limped another step forward.
From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau
