cluster closely

Frequency: 6.59.2 per million words

to form a group in a way that leaves little space between members

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Examples (10)

  • The children clustered closely around their teacher for the story.
  • Frightened sheep will cluster closely together when they sense danger.
  • The houses in the old town cluster closely along the narrow streets.
  • Spectators were clustering closely near the finish line to see the winner.
  • In the winter, penguins cluster closely to conserve body heat.
  • We were told to cluster closely so the guide could hear our questions.
  • If you look at the nebula through a telescope, you'll see how the stars cluster closely.
  • The protesters had clustered closely in front of the parliament building.
  • The flowers in this arrangement cluster closely, creating a dense ball of color.
  • Please cluster closely for the group photo so everyone can fit in.