had shouted
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past perfectof shout.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
shoutverb (used without object)to call or cry out loudly and vigorously.
Example Sentences
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Mogan, who had an intermediary with him in court, told police during an interview the following day that he had shouted at Semenyo to hurry up.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
The person who had shouted out “scales” at the previous showcase was there.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 2, 2026
Aubrey said the student section had shouted the chant twice before she recorded her video with 14:53 left in the second quarter.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 19, 2022
He had shouted, “I’m a cop,” at the men and pretended to talk into a police radio, according to an affidavit in the case.
From New York Times ● Jul. 14, 2022
Maybe it was his demeanor, or the latex gloves on Jerome Paisley’s hands, or the fact that he was the one who had shouted at Rosemary to call the police.
From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar
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