massing

Example Sentences

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Tankers are already massing outside the Strait to fill up.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 18, 2026

Mr. Bernthal, an Emmy winner for “The Bear,” imbues Sonny with a pinballing energy as he gabbles orders at the hostages and begins flailing negotiations with the cops massing outside.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Many of the fishing boats involved in the December and January massing events were likely part of China's maritime militia, some experts said.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Border Patrol agents were massing nearby, creating a show of force outside the event.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 20, 2025

What I would see if I were more alert to the situation is that the forces of destruction are already massing against me.

From "Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America" by Barbara Ehrenreich