park
noun
an area of land, usually in a largely natural state, for the enjoyment of the public, having facilities for rest and recreation, often owned, set apart, and managed by a city, state, or nation.
have parked
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present perfectof park.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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It turns out there are few smarter places investors could have parked their money 20 years ago than Mastercard’s stock at the time of the credit-card giant’s initial public offering.
From MarketWatch ● May 25, 2026
He said his subsequent appeal was rejected on the grounds his brother had left the vehicle to fetch him water to alleviate his sickness, meaning he was deemed to have "parked" there.
From BBC ● Apr. 12, 2025
Buzbee asked the deputy if a person could have parked on a side road.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 20, 2024
“We have parked our boats in safe places,” Dhobi said.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 14, 2023
"She must have parked it facing the Hab or she wouldn't have been able to plug it in," he said.
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
