The crowds congregated in front of the Vatican on Christmas Eve.
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They congregate post-work in the stunning bar for home-flavoured Wyborowa shots.
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Tides dropped dramatically, which should congregate fish in the deeper channels.
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Why physically congregate if everyone is glued to their screen and multitasking?
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During the summertime, they like to congregate in the deeper holes near the dam.
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Muslims generally congregate on Friday afternoons for a sermon and group prayer.
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When not up top, the 441's crew will no doubt congregate in the spacious saloon.
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In a sunny garden, a shaded spot is the obvious place for people to congregate.
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Bass often congregate in an area the size of an average living room or smaller.
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Both they and fans who congregate each year know the history chapter and verse.
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Come together, usually for a purpose; "The crowds congregated in front of the Vatican on Christmas Eve"
(congregating) congregation: the act of congregating
: To collect into an assembly or assemblage; to assemble; to bring into one place, or into a united body; to gather together; to mass; to compact; : To come together; to assemble; to meet; Collected; compact; close