were congregating
- past progressive of congregate.
Example Sentences
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So when he heard on social media that Germans were congregating in Times Square, Altmeks readily pulled on a jersey of his hero Rudi Voller -- plus a wig mimicking the famed striker's blond curls.
From Barron's ● Jun. 27, 2026
They walked for about 15 minutes to a spot where kibbutz survivors were congregating.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 18, 2023
But until recently, scientists weren’t sure why these otherwise solitary animals were congregating.
From Scientific American ● Aug. 23, 2023
The officer added that Southwest had called the police because travelers were congregating near a gate that needed to be closed.
From New York Times ● Dec. 29, 2022
“You may leave us,” said the Hamadryad to the Brown Bear who, after bowing humbly, ran off with his cap in his hand to where all the other animals were congregating round Mary Poppins.
From "Mary Poppins" by P. L. Travers
