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Separately, the National Transportation Safety Board is gathering information on the evacuation from the Frontier plane to determine whether injuries were serious enough to warrant a safety investigation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

"Right now the Iran situation is gathering attention. But situations in regions outside Iran are also severe," a Japanese foreign ministry official said.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

At the U.S. southern border, the Army is gathering the latest counterdrone technology to take down incoming drones deemed a threat.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025

At the same time, he said, Edison and lawyers for victims who have filed lawsuits are working jointly on a separate investigation that is gathering detailed information on the fire’s cause.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 13, 2025

A mob is gathering, clapping hands in rhythm, more eyes on you than all the previous days of your life combined.

From "Stargirl" by Jerry Spinelli