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had worded

  • past perfect
    of word.
    word
    noun
    a unit of language, consisting of one or more spoken sounds or their written representation, that functions as a principal carrier of meaning. Words are composed of one or more morphemes and are either the smallest units susceptible of independent use or consist of two or three such units combined under certain linking conditions, as with the loss of primary accent that distinguishes the one-word blackbird (primary stress on “black”, and secondary stress on “bird”) from black bird (primary stress on both words). Words are usually separated by spaces in writing, and are distinguished phonologically, as by accent, in many languages.

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He would later insist he had not wanted to hit Harvey, and had "worded it out wrong".

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2025

I had no doubt that Alison had thought of this and had worded his resolution with a view to its publication.

From The Great Miss Driver by Anthony Hope

Leo had worded it to suit her purpose well.

From The Way of the Strong by Ridgwell Cullum

Charlotte had worded this verbal message with great care, for she wished to prepare her father for something of extra importance.

From How It All Came Round by L. T. Meade

She sat down to her intention as if she dared not let it cool; she wrote her message swiftly, she had worded it on the way.

From The Pool in the Desert by Sara Jeannette Duncan