sob
verb (used without object)
to weep with a convulsive catching of the breath.
had sobbed
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past perfectof sob.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Bush spoke about his last day in the office, when he had sobbed during his final address to Athena’s employees.
From The New Yorker ● Aug. 20, 2018
The brand and Ms. Ray, who said she had sobbed while watching Mr. Hogg and other survivors on TV days earlier, were among the first to pull out.
From New York Times ● May 8, 2018
Sun, a double gold-medalist in London, had sobbed inconsolably on opening night after finishing second to Australia’s Mack Horton in the 400 free.
From Time ● Aug. 9, 2016
She had sobbed after the loss to Lee just as hard as Jerrod had, for she feared the season’s ending every bit as much as he did.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
At Uncle Edisto’s funeral, Peach had sobbed so much, Aunt Goldie had to take him out of the room as he gagged on his tears.
From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles
