arrange
verb (used with object)
to place in proper, desired, or convenient order; adjust properly.
had arranged
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past perfectof arrange.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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The same scenes of excitement played out on Barcelona's iconic Montjuic hill, where hundreds of people had arranged to meet to enjoy the event.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
But the task force had arranged the meeting in a manner where public comment was restricted to Post-it notes, on which attendees could only pen their thoughts and stick them up on whiteboards.
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the U.S. had arranged to replace the 172 million barrels of SPR oil with about 200 million barrels within the next year, which is 20% more than the drawdown.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 15, 2026
Glaser had arranged a meeting in August 2024 between Cipriani and Shell, the former chief executive of NBCUniversal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 11, 2026
Lula came to pick a kitten at a time she and I had arranged together, making sure that none of my brothers was around.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
