be gathering
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They could almost be gathering for consciousness-raising and general complaining about the state of the world.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
The U.S. economy rebounded to a solid 2% annual growth rate in the first quarter after a tepid 0.5% growth rate in the prior quarter, as the artificial-intelligence spending boom appears to be gathering steam.
From MarketWatch ● Apr. 30, 2026
OK, maybe that’s going a little too far, but if the animals are just as spirited next year, Americans will probably be gathering around their Thanksgiving tables feeling especially fortunate.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 31, 2025
NatureScot say they would be gathering more data on the need for greater control of raven numbers, but it would not t let the need for further surveys be a barrier to action.
From BBC ● May 27, 2025
The feeling seemed to be gathering toward a climax of some kind, a rush of movement around them so fierce it was almost deafening.
From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older
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