wave
noun
a disturbance on the surface of a liquid body, as the sea or a lake, in the form of a moving ridge or swell.
had waved
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past perfectof wave.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Valencia's fans, some of whom had waved white handkerchieves during the match in protest at the club's situation, headed for the exits with Los Che 17th, one point above the drop zone.
From Barron's ● Feb. 8, 2026
It began with Jack and Harper—students who had waved a pride flag with Niyah on the balcony above Kirk’s tent and the crowd gathered below.
From Slate ● Oct. 30, 2025
David Coote, the on-field referee, had waved play on following the incident but awarded a penalty after reviewing the incident on the pitch-side monitor.
From BBC ● Nov. 13, 2024
He had waved off talk that he might be a candidate for the job coaching James with the Los Angeles Lakers after Dallas ended the Clippers’ season in the first round.
From Seattle Times ● May 29, 2024
He darted into the shop; the figure who had waved to him moved out of the way only long enough for him to get inside before shutting the door behind them both.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
