had roughened
- past perfect of roughen.
Example Sentences
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He thought the therapy he was taking had roughened it.
From Time Magazine Archive
The British Overseas Airways station at London knew the weather had roughened over the Bay of Biscay.
From Time Magazine Archive
It pained him to see how her hands had roughened.
From "Typical American" by Gish Jen
It was the first slang he had heard her use, and in using it her voice had roughened.
From The Pretty Lady by Bennett, Arnold
There was a strong wind blowing, and this had roughened the sea and made it difficult for him to guide his extemporized raft in the direction he desired.
From Robert Coverdale's Struggle Or, On The Wave Of Success by Alger, Horatio
