tab
noun
a small flap, strap, loop, or similar appendage, as on a garment, used for pulling, hanging, or decoration.
had tabbed
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past perfectof tab.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Teddy Bridgewater, who many had tabbed as Brady’s replacement in New England, threw for two interceptions and zero touchdowns.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 21, 2020
Logan orchestrated “Boar on the Floor”; Kendall dropped the mike on Season 2, courageously reclaiming his dignity and retaliating against a father who had tabbed him to be the family’s “blood sacrifice.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2020
Prior to the game, the Capitals went back to starter Braden Holtby against the Kings, two days after they had tabbed rookie Ilya Samsonov in a pivotal matchup with the Pittsburgh Penguins.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 4, 2020
Last month, word broke that the NFL had tabbed Maroon 5 to perform at halftime of February’s Super Bowl LIII.
From Washington Post ● Oct. 19, 2018
The Astros had tabbed Aiken with the No. 1 pick, passing over valuable future major leaguers like Carlos Rodon, Kyle Schwarber, Aaron Nola, and Michael Conforto.
From Slate ● Oct. 27, 2017
