volley
noun
the simultaneous discharge of a number of missiles or firearms.
had volleyed
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past perfectof volley.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Substitute Ella Toone had volleyed in Manchester United team-mate Alessia Russo's flick-on to cancel out Esther Gonzalez's opener, setting up a nervous ending in stoppage time.
From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2022
Sadio Mane scored only goal in the first half after Trent Alexander-Arnold had volleyed the ball into his path.
From BBC ● Mar. 5, 2022
While he had volleyed through his eight Wimbledon titles less than in his landmark win over Pete Sampras in the Wimbledon fourth round of 2001 — 98 net points!
From Washington Post ● Aug. 30, 2019
At the other end Samaras had volleyed wide prior to McGinn's attempt and Brown should have rounded off a flowing move by Commons, who skinned Anderson on the right wing, but the skipper shot wide.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2013
“Oh! why didn’t we fetch our gun along, Jack?” sighed Steve, looking angrily toward the spot from whence the warning snarls had volleyed at them.
From Jack Winters' Campmates by Mark Overton
