amass
verb (used with object)
to gather for oneself; collect as one's own.
had amassed
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past perfectof amass.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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With the $6.8 billion Taylor Morrison deal, Berkshire likely went for scale as it sought to deploy some of the massive pile of cash it had amassed.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
Situational had amassed well over $20 billion in assets under management since its founding around two years ago, making it one of the fastest-growing firms in years.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
Cal Fire had amassed multiple air tankers, one helicopter, 22 fire engines and four bulldozers to support the 225 fire personnel who were fighting the blaze.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 27, 2026
If he had amassed the same number of records, skateboard decks or vintage gaming consoles — all fire hazards — would he have gotten the same eviction warning?
From Salon ● Jul. 23, 2026
Tam Lin had treasures brought from the vast hoard of gifts the old man had amassed.
From "The House of the Scorpion" by Nancy Farmer
