had caressed
- past perfect of caress.
Example Sentences
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She caressed his cooling cheek as he had caressed her cheek so many times.
From Slate ● Feb. 28, 2013
Each day Brancusi had caressed these pieces, and each night covered them with cloth.
From Time Magazine Archive
But his hand—at least he could look at that—it also had caressed the beloved face.
From Comrade Yetta by Edwards, Albert
She looked happy, but was rather quiet at their meal; and after he had caressed the cat for a little while, he pitched her, as he had done before, on Miriam's lap.
From Miriam's Schooling and Other Papers by Rutherford, Mark
Even the dog would not go to his accustomed place on the hearth until he had caressed the doctor at least a dozen times.
From The Von Toodleburgs Or, The History of a Very Distinguished Family by Waud, A. R.