outline
noun
the line by which a figure or object is defined or bounded; contour.
had outlined
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past perfectof outline.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Renamed as Resilient, the pharmaceuticals company has spent the past year working on getting FDA approval and solving problems that regulators had outlined in its first application.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 5, 2026
In its April forecast, the IMF had outlined three scenarios for how the world economy might be damaged by the conflict, including a likely global recession if the war persisted until 2027.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026
It said they had offered Kendra and Albie a one-on-one tour of the circus and had outlined to the family plans to "improve the overall customer experience, including updated autism staff training".
From BBC ● Apr. 23, 2026
The minister added that she was happy to look into what urgent action could be taken "over and above" the steps she had outlined.
From BBC ● Jan. 28, 2025
Using sticks, they had outlined a house and were furnishing it with debris they found in the sand.
From "Son" by Lois Lowry
