massing

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Thousands of Chinese fishing boats have been massing in geometric formations in the East China Sea, in coordinated actions that experts believe are part of Beijing's preparations for a potential regional crisis or conflict.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Following restoration work which took place last year, Gualtieri introduced a queuing system to prevent large crowds massing around the landmark.

From BBC • Dec. 19, 2025

He adapted their simple massing and abstract play of volumes, graced them with a few flourishes of Colonial detail, and served them up to young clients on Long Island and in coastal Massachusetts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

He also didn’t know that dozens of Border Patrol agents were massing nearby.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 20, 2025

"We know where the wildlings are massing," Mormont came back.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin