communal gathering

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“Difference Between,” a 23-minute world premiere by Matthew Neenan, holds the stage intriguingly until losing momentum and feeling strung out as it presents an artful, communal gathering that dwindles to a somewhat puzzling conclusion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 30, 2025

But by 1:40 p.m., the communal gathering areas are silent.

From Seattle Times • May 23, 2023

“This is a problem, this is a public health problem,” said Andy Shallal, the Busboys and Poets owner whose restaurants in the District, Maryland and Virginia are designed as communal gathering places.

From Washington Post • Dec. 30, 2022

Ali said he would seek to preserve the show’s sense of a communal gathering, as well as its elements of supernatural magic, as it moves to the larger venue.

From New York Times • Dec. 5, 2022

Ferrer encouraged telecommuting, urged residents to avoid meetings of 50 or more and to avoid other communal gathering spots.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2020