congregate
verb (used without object)
to come together; assemble, especially in large numbers.
had congregated
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past perfectof congregate.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Many of them, like Viator, had congregated in Altadena.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 15, 2025
Most of the anti-monarchy protesters on Saturday had congregated in Trafalgar Square next to the bronze statue of King Charles I, who was beheaded in 1649, leading to a short-lived republic.
From Reuters ● May 6, 2023
They were difficult to see from the path, but on that summer day, they had congregated at the water, taking sanctuary in the shade under a thicket of trees.
From Salon ● Nov. 27, 2022
Around 100 fans had congregated around the backstop to watch about a dozen Mariners position players participate in an unstructured workout, and they offered their appreciation for Haniger’s homer display.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 12, 2022
“Stand by for a fighter pilot,” his father said as he weaved through a crowd that had congregated near the main entrance.
From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy
