clouds gather
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When clouds come together, often before a storm.
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- 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.