gather round
Frequency: 6.57.2 per million words
to come together in a group around something
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Examples (20)
- Everyone, let's gather round the campfire and share stories.
- Gather round, everyone—I've got some exciting news.
- The children gathered round the magician to watch the trick.
- The children gathered round the campfire to hear the ghost story.
- Please gather round me so you can all hear the announcement.
- Colleagues were gathering round the whiteboard as the plan took shape.
- Neighbors were gathering round the stage as the concert began.
- By dusk, the villagers had gathered round the well, waiting for water.
- Will you gather round the table when dinner is ready?
- Let’s gather round the screen so everyone can see the demo.
- As the storm hit, journalists gathered round the spokesperson for updates.
- Fans would gather round the stage whenever the band arrived.
- At midnight, we gather round the statue to light candles.
- At the cry for help, passers-by quickly gathered round the injured cyclist.
- Tourists will gather round the mural once the guide arrives.
- We’ll gather round the table after lunch to finalize the budget.
- Don't gather round the injured player; give the medics space.
- Within minutes, a small crowd had gathered round the street performer.
- Why did everyone gather round her desk the moment she logged in?
- During the briefing, staff gather round the map to plot the route.