magnetize
verb (used with object)
had magnetized
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past perfectof magnetize.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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“What was it that had magnetized them all?” the sheriff in charge of managing the crowds wonders in Schama’s book.
From New York Times ● Nov. 4, 2020
He had magnetized her always—sometimes more than now, but his influence crept upon her subtly even here.
From The Furnace of Gold by Marchand, J. N.
But that wonderful beauty that had magnetized Rose Danton was there still; the features as perfect as ever; the black eyes as lustrous; all the old graceful ease and nonchalance of manner characterized him yet.
From Kate Danton, or, Captain Danton's Daughters A Novel by Fleming, May Agnes
He saw how it had magnetized Mrs. Cord, and rendered her bulkiness passive.
From A Letter of Credit by Warner, Susan
Her charms and clever conversation had magnetized Mr. Elton so that he had seen fit to nominate him for Governor.
From Unleavened Bread by Grant, Robert
