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gathering

[gath-er-ing] / ˈgæð ər ɪŋ /


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Residents were urged to avoid gathering in crowds.

From BBC Sep. 19, 2026

King Charles III waded into the AI debate on Thursday, gathering top tech executives in Scotland to urge them to hash out guidelines to keep the technology from spinning out of control.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 18, 2026

In praising Chatfield, Brown recalled a gathering at his home last year.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 18, 2026

Planets can then grow from material left over around the newborn star, gradually gathering matter and shaping paths through the surrounding disk.

From Science Daily Sep. 17, 2026

Mrs. Krajewska looks satisfied and a little confused and relieved that people are gathering up their drinks and their music.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron

Do you attend community events or other group gatherings eagerly?

From MarketWatch Sep. 18, 2026

He’s typically the only non-iPhone user at work meetings and social gatherings.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 17, 2026

Organisers said some of the gatherings attracted more than 100,000 people, though police had lower estimates of the turnout.

From BBC Sep. 11, 2026

Some of the gatherings take place every weekend.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 8, 2026

My grandparents played “Billie Jean” at family gatherings, and I put on a show.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas




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