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- verb Simple past tense and past participle of
fast .
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Examples
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The chain fasted without difficulty to the rock, and was evidently constrained by some magnetic influence.
Chapter 5 - Part II 1822
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So today I "fasted" from the computer and TV, the only things I do all day.
sheepdip Diary Entry sheepdip 2001
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I remember telling a guard that in fact he "fasted" every day, although his timings were different: the "break-fast" meal every morning.
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Before announcing her candidacy, she and her husband first fasted for three days, all the while imploring, Lord, is this what you want?
American Grace Robert D. Putnam 2010
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The Dalai Lama on Wednesday fasted and led prayers in honor of nine Tibetans who set themselves on fire in protest against China's tight grip over Buddhist practices in Tibet.
Asia in Pictures 2011
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Lapp shamans, too, fasted in anticipation of making a sacrifice.
Donna Henes: Lent: Hungering For Spirit Donna Henes 2011
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I also went on every diet there was, fasted, purged.
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The ceremonial oath sworn begins, "I have fasted, I have drunk the cyceon" a ritual drink made from water and grain.
Donna Henes: Lent: Hungering For Spirit Donna Henes 2011
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Marcus's face was drawn, as if he had fasted for weeks.
G'lder Curtis Hox 2011
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"We recently carried out experiments on adults who had fasted for 12 hours," added Dhillo.
Experts targeting obesity raise hope of drugs to stop us feeling hungry 2011
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