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had popped

  • past perfect of pop.

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The more monetary policy-sensitive 2-year note had popped up to 3.64% as investors reasoned that the prospect of burgeoning inflation would reduce the Federal Reserve’s ability to cut interest rates later this year.

From MarketWatch Mar. 10, 2026

Her daughter-in-law, Angel Clark, 38, from Ardleigh, Essex, said Maureen initially noticed her stomach had "popped out".

From BBC Mar. 29, 2025

He walked off the field with his arm suspended in front of him, telling a trainer he believed his shoulder had popped out.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 28, 2024

The goal by Robertson came soon after Marchment whiffed at a loose puck that had popped off Thompson’s glove, and another scramble in front of the goalie when Roope Hintz was denied twice.

From Seattle Times Apr. 24, 2024

Jeff had popped back into the kitchen and came back with a tray of corn bread.

From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro