punctuate
verb (used with object)
to mark or divide (something written) with punctuation marks in order to make the meaning clear.
had punctuated
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past perfectof punctuate.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Stress and anger had punctuated the weeks leading up to graduation.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 10, 2024
It brought to the plate first baseman Ty France, who less than 12 hours earlier had punctuated a 5-for-5 night with a three-run homer.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 24, 2022
What sounded like a volley of fireworks close to the stadium had punctuated the action and soon the game was marked by an opening goal.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 2, 2020
Earlier, Peak’s three-point play with 9:47 left in regulation had punctuated a 19-3 barrage that produced Georgetown’s first lead, at 48-46, since the opening minutes of the first half.
From Washington Post ● Jan. 14, 2017
She had punctuated his recital by several exclamations, and when he had finished she gave rein to her sentiments.
From Helen with the High Hand (2nd ed.) by Arnold Bennett
