massing

Example Sentences

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"During other periods of adverse weather the vessels returned to port, rather than massing offshore in these kinds of formations."

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025

A fire had ignited high in the hills of Pacific Palisades, and smoke was massing over the bone-dry ridgeline.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2025

Between 10,000 and 12,000 tourists used to visit the Trevi Fountain each day, but a new queuing system has been installed to prevent large crowds massing near the landmark.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2024

"We know where the wildlings are massing," Mormont came back.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin