massing

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Mr. Bernthal, an Emmy winner for “The Bear,” imbues Sonny with a pinballing energy as he gabbles orders at the hostages and begins flailing negotiations with the cops massing outside.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Many of the fishing boats involved in the December and January massing events were likely part of China's maritime militia, some experts said.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

General Oleksandr Syrskyi admitted Russian infantry was massing in the area and said he had visited the frontline himself for talks with key commanders.

From BBC • Oct. 30, 2025

A fire had ignited high in the hills of Pacific Palisades, and smoke was massing over the bone-dry ridgeline.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2025

The Tribune argued that the only greater gathering was the massing of Xerxes’ army of over five million souls in the fifth century B.C.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson