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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