slam
verb (used with or without object)
to shut with force and noise.
had slammed
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past perfectof slam.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Two days earlier they had slammed the door on UConn’s undefeated season in the semifinal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 5, 2026
Crew members onboard reported that the animals had slammed the hull, damaged the rudder and caused a leak.
From New York Times ● May 14, 2024
A day earlier, on his Truth Social platform, Mr Trump had slammed what he referred to as the judge's "very disturbed and angry law clerk".
From BBC ● Nov. 30, 2023
Verstappen had slammed the race at every chance, yet raced in an Elvis-inspired fire-suit and took the victory on the famed Las Vegas Strip.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 18, 2023
She had slammed at the wasp with a heavy book, and killed it.
From "Tuck Everlasting" by Natalie Babbit
