Example Sentences

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But even with these measures, the unrelenting sun continues to bake the white marble surrounding the grounds of the Grand Mosque where most pilgrims have congregated in recent days.

From Barron's • May 25, 2026

Lemon pleaded not guilty to the charges at his February arraignment, as people congregated outside the courthouse to protest the case.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

When it came time to choose a high school, instead of sending him to Sierra Canyon, where other local top prospects congregated, Alijah enrolled at Chatsworth High, the local public high school.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

He, alongside the other influencers, congregated toward the mouth of Guthrie’s driveway, establishing implied borders with the assembled journalists a few paces behind them.

From Slate • Feb. 23, 2026

A large crowd of frightened-looking witches and wizards was congregated there, and when they saw Mr. Weasley coming toward them, many of them surged forward.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling