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[gath-er] / ˈgæð ər /






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The sense of community and camaraderie among individuals from around the globe is instantly evident as the team arrive and gather in a small room to begin their activation work and receive light physiotherapy.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

In June, his company invited founders, investors and lawyers to gather at the Pearl Box, a Manhattan cocktail bar, to swap stories on startup failures and the struggle to compete with AI giants.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 7, 2026

Earlier, thousands of demonstrators defied a massive police presence and braved wind and rain to gather without incident.

From Barron's Aug. 7, 2026

His activities this summer now revolve around partnering with the United Nations Development Program to gather global support for Venezuela’s recovery, which is estimated at $6.7 billion.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

Beryl and John gather round as I lift the lid.

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin

While prime ministerial resignations are often intense affairs, there is actually a lot of waiting around as the world’s press gathers in Downing Street.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

The project gathers reports and location data from people who say they have experienced the sound.

From Science Daily Jul. 19, 2026

She panics briefly, then gathers herself and finds her confidence.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 3, 2026

He adds: "Once it takes root and it becomes melded to an emotional moment, like winning a first World Cup game, it just takes on this emotional life and quickly gathers an immediate nostalgia."

From BBC Jul. 2, 2026

He gathers logs, brush to fuel the fire.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

The AI researchers who gathered in Las Vegas have four main concerns.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 10, 2026

About a hundred supporters, mostly young people, gathered outside the courthouse, chanting "Shame! Shame!" after the ruling was delivered.

From Barron's Aug. 10, 2026

Researchers analyzed Cassini observations gathered between 2004 and 2010 to determine exactly where Saturn's magnetospheric cusp is located.

From Science Daily Aug. 10, 2026

Following another 10-hour private flight to Hong Kong, the squad stayed at the Kerry Hotel, where local fans regularly gathered in the hope of securing selfies and autographs.

From BBC Aug. 9, 2026

Like waifs clustered around a blazing fire, we gathered about it, holding out our hearts to its warmth and light.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

Speaking by videoconference to a gathering of pro-government Iranian students in London in 2012, Rezaei was asked how Iran would respond if it was attacked by Israel.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 11, 2026

Though the rate of extinction in Australia has stayed stable, at around four per decade, the number of threatened species is still climbing quickly, and the deterioration of many is only gathering speed.

From BBC Aug. 8, 2026

The chain is gathering momentum while archrival McDonald’s MCD 0.78%increase; green up pointing triangle is grappling with challenges in its U.S. business, with traffic declining after recent promotional offerings and marketing failed to hit.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 6, 2026

The group, made of nearly 100,000 gamers, creators and developers, previously protested the acquisition by gathering outside EA’s Redwood City headquarters dressed as Sims in May.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

It was near the end of the school day, and Jess was gathering her notebooks for dismissal.

From "I Survived the Eruption of Mount St. Helens, 1980" by Lauren Tarshis




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