toy
noun
an object, often a small representation of something familiar, as an animal or person, for children or others to play with; plaything.
had toyed
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past perfectof toy.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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For years, he had toyed with the idea of making a better live flight tracker.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 15, 2025
Groff and her husband, Clay Kallman, had toyed with the idea of opening a bookstore in Gainesville for more than a decade, but the timing never felt right.
From New York Times ● May 10, 2024
Some of the guests said they had "toyed over" whether to go.
From BBC ● Apr. 15, 2024
Bergeron had toyed with retirement before, but he decided to return for one last run a year ago.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 6, 2023
That had been the question Ella had toyed with all summer.
From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton
