train
noun
a self-propelled, connected group of rolling stock.
has trained
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present perfectof train (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Sullivan’s company has trained 800 interns over the years and most leave for the mainland, he said—a sign Hawaii needs to change.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 20, 2026
Navy has trained External link dolphins and sea lions for decades, mostly for reconnaissance.
From Barron's ● May 6, 2026
The urgency of the moment has trained a spotlight on Sebastian Gorka, the White House counterterrorism adviser tasked with drafting a blueprint for fighting homegrown and international threats.
From Salon ● Apr. 22, 2026
Theater operators have said the shortened window has trained audiences to wait to watch films at home and cuts into theater revenues.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2026
A long tradition of using scales in particular ways has trained listeners to expect certain things from a piece of music.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
