had spouted
- past perfect of spout.
Example Sentences
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Six years later he went as third lieutenant to the famed frigate Constellation, four years older than himself, which had spouted broadsides against the French, the English, the pirates of Tripoli.
From Time Magazine Archive
When the tabulations were in, only 5,413 had dared say "No," 4,283,395 had spouted "Yes."
From Time Magazine Archive
During eleven days, the well had spouted more than 200 thousand gallons.
From Time Magazine Archive
In every crossway was a public fountain with a grotesque mask which had spouted water through its mouth.
From Mare Nostrum (Our Sea) A Novel by Jordan, Charlotte Brewster
It was a considerable surprise, but we were all ready, and before they had spouted twice, three boats were fast, only myself keeping out, in accordance with my instructions.
From The Cruise of the Cachalot Round the World After Sperm Whales by Bullen, Frank T.
