regroup
verb (used with object)
had regrouped
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past perfectof regroup.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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The UN experts say that two private military companies were brought on board to bolster its forces in 2022, not long after the M23 had regrouped and begun capturing territory in North Kivu.
From BBC ● Jan. 30, 2025
By the second half, they had regrouped into something respectable.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 11, 2023
Reuters was unable to independently verify the images but the Ukrainian armed forces' general staff said late on Thursday Russian forces had regrouped after heavy losses, without specifying which elements they were referring to.
From Reuters ● Mar. 11, 2022
By 1846, however, they had regrouped and were using a more effective substance, sulfuric ether, at the suggestion of chemist Charles T. Jackson.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 12, 2020
The hair that had retreated from Mormont's spotted scalp had regrouped beneath his chin in a shaggy grey beard that covered much of his chest.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
