wast
Americanverb
verb
Example Sentences
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In your best Early Modern English: Bid us, what wast the most wondrous parteth of making “The Tragedy of Macbeth”?
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 12, 2022
Now 24, she began releasing music on Tumblr when she wast 17.
From The Guardian ● Feb. 28, 2020
But it’s somewhat notable that Leach made $3.75 million annually, while Harsin wast at just $1.75 million this season.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 9, 2020
If you think slavery is evil, then do something to stop it TODAY, and do not wast your time re-writing history.
From New York Times ● Nov. 6, 2017
“Kay,” said Merlyn, suddenly terrible, “thou wast ever a proud and ill-tongued speaker, and a misfortunate one. Thy sorrow will come from thine own mouth.”
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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