tarry
verb (used without object)
to remain or stay, as in a place; sojourn.
tarried
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past participleof tarry.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof tarry.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
tarryverb (used without object)to remain or stay, as in a place; sojourn.
Example Sentences
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This time, we deliberately tarried for the scores of curious locals and drivers who wanted to know about our bike, our route, our motivation and “Are you still talking?”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 8, 2025
However, ocean-faring ships tarried in San Pedro Bay as crews struggled to keep up with the pace.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 17, 2022
It was indeed the correct train, which Melanie would have missed if she’d tarried even a moment longer.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 2, 2022
After the reporters’ questions dwindled, he tarried in the hallway, leaning against a column, signing autographs on visitors’ entry cards like a Broadway star, patiently enjoying it.
From Salon ● Oct. 14, 2019
While Booth and Herold tarried, the government pursued them with new energy.
From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson
