clouds gather

Frequency: 6.89.5 per million words

When clouds come together, often before a storm.

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Examples (10)

  • Dark clouds were gathering in the west.
  • As the afternoon wore on, storm clouds began to gather on the horizon.
  • In this region, clouds often gather quickly in the mountains.
  • We watched the threatening clouds gathering from our window, canceling our picnic plans.
  • By the time we reached the summit, ominous clouds had gathered, forcing a quick descent.
  • The clouds of war were gathering, and everyone felt the rising tension.
  • Whenever the political situation becomes unstable, the clouds of uncertainty gather.
  • Look how quickly those gray clouds are gathering! We should head indoors.
  • The old sailor knew from the way the clouds gathered that a storm was approaching.
  • Heavy clouds gathered overnight, promising a day of rain.