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massing (of troops)

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Definitions

1. massing (of troops)
2. gathering

This noun and する verb describes the gathering or assembling of people or forces into one place. It is often used in military, organizational, or dramatic contexts to indicate a concentration of group members.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

A group of officers had massed at the corner of the intersection, and it made me nervous.

Sentence 2

A crowd has gathered in front of the station — I wonder what's going on?

Sentence 3

The security camera caught footage of people in black converging on the spot.

Sentence 4

"Everyone, assemble right now!" — you can't just spring that on us!

Sentence 5

We will bring together experts in advance to conduct a risk assessment.