square
noun
a rectangle having all four sides of equal length.
had squared
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past perfectof square.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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He added that the two boys had "squared up to each other" later in the morning.
From BBC ● Jul. 4, 2025
Rozelle and Raiders owner Al Davis, who had squared off in the courtroom, had a tense relationship.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 4, 2025
So having seen that again Friday, Mets Manager Buck Showalter charged from the dugout while Lindor, who had squared to bunt against Cishek, was splayed across the batter’s box.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 8, 2022
García and Colsearts had squared their foursomes match at the 11th.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 29, 2012
Luke had squared up to Jimmy only once before, and nothing had happened.
From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss
