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
Bergeron had toyed with retirement before, but he decided to return for one last run a year ago.
From Washington Times ● Oct. 6, 2023
"I had toyed with retiring before this," says the 32-year-old Tottenham keeper.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2023
Jon had toyed with the idea of giving him the command Slynt had refused, but he wanted the man close.
From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin
