array
verb (used with object)
to place in proper or desired order; marshal.
had arrayed
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past perfectof array.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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The Adidas employees, thrilled to get started, had arrayed sneakers and fabric swatches on a long table near a mood board pinned with images.
From New York Times ● Oct. 27, 2023
The official said they retain about 90% of the combat power they had arrayed around Ukraine at the start of the war.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 18, 2022
He has had arrayed against him nearly every newspaper, practically all the wealth, and influential politicians of the state.
From Time Magazine Archive
On the front steps, Band Director Louis Oliverio had arrayed his finest musicians.
From Time Magazine Archive
They met again at the betrothal party, and the young man had arrayed himself, as he thought, to the best advantage, and looked as smiling as if he were awaiting a beloved and devoted bride.
From The Danes Sketched by Themselves. Vol. III (of 3) A Series of Popular Stories by the Best Danish Authors by Various
