Example Sentences

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But until recently, scientists weren’t sure why these otherwise solitary animals were congregating.

From Scientific American • Aug. 23, 2023

But people also were congregating for the July 4 celebration in Pennsylvania and elsewhere.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 3, 2021

When I wasn't doing that I was interviewing some of the hundreds of Lennon fans who were congregating in the street.

From BBC • Dec. 7, 2020

“Myself and one other person were the only two people wearing masks. And everybody else, not only were they not wearing masks, they were congregating together,” he said.

From Washington Times • Jul. 18, 2020

“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