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The past tense form of 'parley' is parleyed. Example: They parleyed with the opposing team to reach a compromise. (They parleyed with the opposing team to reach a compromise.)

Definition of “parley”

to hold a conference or discussion, especially with an enemy
to negotiate or discuss terms

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	parleyed
Past Continuous	parleying
Past Perfect	parleyed

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

They parleyed with the enemy to establish a ceasefire.

Example

We parleyed with the company representatives to resolve the dispute.

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, they were parleying with the rival faction to find a peaceful solution.

Example

I wasn't parleying with them for long.

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 the agreement was signed, they had parleyed extensively.

Example

She had parleyed with the authorities before making her decision.

Is parleyed an irregular verb in the past?

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

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