slice
noun
a thin, flat piece cut from something.
had sliced
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past perfectof slice.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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She had sliced and toasted the baguette, and pre-grated a small mountain of aged Gruyère.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 19, 2026
The Lakers called a time out with 9:35 remaining in the fourth quarter Sunday in an attempt to slow down a Miami Heat team that had sliced a once 18-point Lakers lead to three points.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 3, 2025
England striker Russo doubled United's lead on 37 minutes with a simple header from Ona Batlle's cross after Ella Toone's pass had sliced open the Foxes' backline.
From BBC ● Mar. 5, 2023
Boston had sliced it to 93-92 on Malcom Brogdon’s 3 but Markelle Fultz snatched the rebound on Banchero’s miss and Orlando called timeout.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 18, 2022
I had sliced my heel when I climbed the chain-link fence to our spot in the park.
From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram
