gather about
Frequency: 6.04.1 per million words
to come together in a group around something
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Examples (10)
- At dusk, villagers gathered about the fire to keep warm.
- Curious students gathered about the noticeboard after class.
- We gathered about the guide as she pointed out the constellations.
- The children were gathered about the magician, their eyes wide with wonder.
- "Gather about the stage, please," the organizer called.
- Spectators quickly gathered about the crash site.
- Neighbors gathered about the fallen tree to clear the path.
- Reporters gathered about the podium as the mayor arrived.
- Families gathered about the television to watch the championship game.
- In the courtyard, tourists were gathering about the fountain, chatting in many languages.