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

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

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

Over the past two days more war-sick had arrived, and hundreds of them were massing to the south beyond.

From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker