massed
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But as U.S. warships massed near the Middle East and rumors swirled of huge trades for pricier oil, Hosseinzadeh saw one risk that loomed large.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026
Tens of thousands of allied troops were massed on Iraq and Kuwait's borders for the ground war, which was still nine days away.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
Thousands massed in the Philippine capital on Sunday demanding accountability over a multi-billion-dollar infrastructure scandal that has seen scores of officials, lawmakers and construction firm owners accused of corruption.
From Barron's • Nov. 30, 2025
He has also massed 25,000 soldiers near Colombia, a likely vector for infiltration.
From Salon • Nov. 3, 2025
The birds lifted from their roost and massed behind the girl.
From "The Girl Who Drank the Moon" by Kelly Barnhill
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