vary
verb (used with object)
to change or alter, as in form, appearance, character, or substance.
had varied
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past perfectof vary.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Established producers of non-AI same-sex art and entertainment had varied views on the new generation of "Girls' Love" and "Boys' Love" titles.
From Barron's ● Jun. 30, 2026
County Health Officer Muntu Davis said air quality had varied over the course of the incident.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
We could explore, for instance, why Mexican feminists have had varied reactions to Sheinbaum’s election.
From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2025
His research showed that while carbon dioxide had varied slightly, after the Industrial Revolution concentrations of the greenhouse gas had rocketed as temperatures rose.
From BBC ● Mar. 23, 2023
When I did fall asleep I had varied, wandering dreams.
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
