massing

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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

General Oleksandr Syrskyi admitted Russian infantry was massing in the area and said he had visited the frontline himself for talks with key commanders.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2025

One day in December, Nat notices gulls, crows, starlings and wrens massing menacingly overhead.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025

A Home Depot in Paramount became a flash point after border patrol agents began massing there early on June 7.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2025

There was smoke, clatter, mud, and confusion, as if an army were massing for an assault on Chicago.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson