had twisted
- past perfect of twist.
Example Sentences
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For more than an hour, I had twisted and contorted myself trying without success to get a grip on that two-inch piece of silicone.
From Salon ● Oct. 25, 2024
Speaking to Interior Minister Tawfiq Charfeddine in a video posted online, Saied said his opponents had twisted his comments in order to spread discord.
From Reuters ● Feb. 23, 2023
At that point, Shaw had twisted his upper body away from the officer.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 17, 2023
Alex Iafallo’s goal production halted as abruptly and completely as if someone had twisted a faucet and jammed it in the “off” position.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 3, 2022
Qendrim had twisted his ankle and was now limping badly.
From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John
