Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
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A ship from Brazil carrying 19,000 cattle had anchored in the South African city the night before, in order to reload on animal feed.
From BBC ● Feb. 20, 2024
For several years he had anchored a 7 p.m. show on Fox, but it had been moved to the afternoon.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 3, 2022
Only a concrete slab and chimney remained of the lodge that had anchored a small settlement of tack sheds and guest cabins.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2022
Over the past two years, Mr. Narvilas has watched as restaurants that had anchored neighborhoods, and that he had looked up to, closed their doors.
From New York Times ● Mar. 6, 2022
He had anchored with Owen, once in a crowded small bay with other boats, where it was difficult because they had to put out two anchors to keep from swinging around and hitting other boats.
From "The Voyage Of The Frog" by Gary Paulsen
