save
verb (used with object)
to rescue from danger or possible harm, injury, or loss.
had saved
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past perfectof save.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Reinach felt confident he had saved the painting from bombing or seizure by the Nazis, who would soon occupy Paris.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
For years, the Pomona-based organization showcased its work on Facebook, posting photos of new cat owners, rescue operations and the faces of cats and kittens it had saved.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 23, 2026
Before he started his business, Yaghoobians had saved up about $45,000.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 16, 2026
Then Dema wondered if he could train the bot to sound like his father using voicemail messages he had saved from him.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
She had saved Miss Mortimer’s card for last, precisely because it was the one she was most eager to read.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
