whip
verb (used with object)
had whipped
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past perfectof whip.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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The billionaire didn’t address a claim by Macklemore that Kraft had whipped up support from other NFL owners whose stadiums host Sheeran’s tour to ice out the opening act altogether.
From Slate ● Sep. 16, 2026
His North Korean interpreter had whipped out a smartphone, opened an app called “Samhung” and hailed a ride with a service akin to Uber.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026
Thousands of red-and-white-clad South Korea fans had whipped out their phones, too.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 2, 2022
By then, storm winds had whipped up and the county’s first responders were ordered to shelter until the gusts dropped.
From Washington Post ● Sep. 30, 2022
She had whipped cream, scooped tiny cakes from the baking tin, made ravioli, and stirred sauces.
From "The Thief Lord" by Cornelia Funke
