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had roared

  • past perfect of roar.

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Stocks had roared back from March losses triggered by the Iran war.

From MarketWatch Apr. 19, 2026

"I've had so many emotions here the last 20 years because of you guys," three-time Grand Slam winner Wawrinka told the crowd, who had roared him on throughout.

From Barron's Jan. 24, 2026

The professor of Catholic social thought and practice said the pontiff had roared with laughter when she told him she was a Manchester United fan the first time.

From BBC Apr. 21, 2025

When it mercifully ended James had roared back to score 33 but also wore six turnovers and a perpetual grimace.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 6, 2023

Dusk had faded to darkness by then, but when his servants came to light his candles and start a fire in the hearth, Tyrion had roared at them and sent them running.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin