Example Sentences

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Supporters had gathered outside Emirates Stadium and nearby pubs while rivals Manchester City played Bournemouth, needing a win to keep the title race alive.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

The pro-indepdence movement this month said they had gathered over 300,000 signatures.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Thaksin hugged family members outside the Bangkok jail where several hundred supporters wearing their signature red shirts had gathered, some shouting "we love Thaksin", according to an AFP journalist at the scene.

From Barron's • May 10, 2026

A witness told the BBC that people had gathered outside Southwyck House, Coldharbour Lane on Friday evening to enjoy the bank holiday sunshine, with families and children attending a summer party.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

By now there was light enough to see the faces of the men who had gathered together beside the shack.

From "Lupita Mañana" by Patricia Beatty