hoard
noun
a supply or accumulation that is hidden or carefully guarded for preservation, future use, etc..
had hoarded
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past perfectof hoard.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Rodriguez embraced the culture as he sipped a complimentary can of Coca-Cola -- one of around a dozen he had hoarded to share with his family also attending the game.
From Barron's ● Jun. 27, 2026
The soldier denied the allegations at his trial, which opened in May last year, but conceded that he had hoarded weapons and ammunition in case public order collapsed in Germany.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 15, 2022
One of the items that the man had hoarded was video games, and he had a collection that was estimated to be valued at $100,000.
From Fox News ● Oct. 1, 2021
In the Assembly, at least one legislator had hoarded for nourishment a plate of limp waffles draped in plastic wrap.
From New York Times ● Jun. 20, 2018
They said at one point she had hoarded 39 sheets, 42 towels, 93 English muffins—and she was wearing 8 bathrobes.
From "The Pigman" by Paul Zindel
