sub
noun
a submarine.
had subbed
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past perfectof sub.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Playing Jane Seymour was Mallory Maedke, the show’s dance captain, who had subbed in hours earlier after the actress who usually performs the role, Abby Mueller, tested positive for Covid-19.
From New York Times ● Jun. 13, 2022
Pennfield High School special education teacher Janie Sare credited O’Dowd with inspiring her to get into the field after she had subbed for her classroom.
From Washington Times ● Nov. 9, 2020
But he was unable to revive his sagging teammates in extra-time since Nuno Espírito Santo had subbed him for Ivan Cavaleiro in the 89th minute.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 8, 2019
Over the seven years they had been together, Victoria had subbed him more than £19,000 with the idea he would pay her back with a regular standing order.
From BBC ● May 24, 2018
