gather
verb (used with object)
to bring together into one group, collection, or place.
have gathered
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present perfectof gather.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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"This is the first time we have gathered enough systems to truly understand this subclass that we call extreme debris disks," said Su, lead author of the paper.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 7, 2026
Now three decades later, directors Amanda McBaine and Jesse Moss have gathered up the footage and brought back Isseks and a handful of his former students to reflect on their experiences.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
But although steeped in local history, the eerie character of the house in its listing images is what seems to have gathered interest.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Senior administration officials have gathered almost daily in recent months to plot potential guardrails.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 17, 2026
I always listen to Pa, but this time my curiosity takes over when I see that many more people have gathered in the street.
From "First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia Remembers" by Loung Ung
