gathering

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When the car dips deeply into its reserves of power, the electronics hum low and with gathering strength.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

The event marked the first gathering of gubernatorial hopefuls since USC pulled the plug on its debate last week.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

For now, February’s retail figures stand as a snapshot of an economy that was briefly gathering strength, before war reared its head.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

The regulator – which had until now been monitoring the situation – says it will begin enforcing the restrictions and gathering evidence.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Little white spots blurred her vision, but it didn't stop her determined hands from gathering the chaos of items strewn all over the floor.

From "The Marvellers" by Dhonielle Clayton