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The past tense form of 'finesse' is finessed. Example: He finessed his way through the negotiation. (He finessed his way through the negotiation.)

Definition of “finesse”

to handle, manipulate, or accomplish something with skill and precision
to improve or perfect through subtle or delicate manipulation

Tense sentence structure and examples:

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Here are the general structures of a present and past participle. Remember, some verbs have an irregular form and may not follow this structure: Present Participle: [Verb] -ing Past Participle: [Verb] -ed

Past Simple	finessed
Past Continuous	finessing
Past Perfect	finessed

Past Simple

The simple past tense is used to describe completed actions or events that occurred at a specific point in the past.

Subject + Past Simple Verb + (Object)

Example

He finessed the situation and came out on top.

Example

She finessed her performance to impress the judges.

Past Continuous

The past continuous tense is used to indicate actions or events that were in progress or happening at a specific point in the past.

Subject + was/were + Present Participle + (Object)

Example

At that time, he was finessing his technique to perfection.

Example

I wasn't finessing my approach and it showed.

Past Perfect

The past perfect tense is used to show that one past action or event occurred before another past action or event, emphasizing the order of events in the past.

Subject + had + Past Participle + (Object)

Example

By the time they realized it, he had finessed the outcome in his favor.

Example

She had finessed her way into the exclusive event.

Is finessed an irregular verb in the past?

No, "finessed" is not an irregular past tense verb.

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