plot
noun
a secret plan or scheme to accomplish some purpose, especially a hostile, unlawful, or evil purpose.
had plotted
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past perfectof plot.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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For President Bush it may also have been even more personal since his father, President George HW Bush, had led that campaign and Hussein had plotted to kill him after.
From BBC ● Mar. 12, 2026
Chinese officials told Reuters they suspected the British government had plotted to stop the embassy plans and orchestrated the local opposition.
From Reuters ● Jul. 12, 2023
She had plotted her exit with her financial adviser Tanya Nichols, who had grown accustomed to female clients seeking flexibility.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 25, 2022
According to Drohman, the lease was up, and he and Herron had plotted retirement plans long ago.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 12, 2022
However, he was not altogether without hope, for he too had plotted an escape.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
