gathering storm

collocation in English

meaningsofgatheringandstorm

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gathering
noun[C]
uk
/ˈɡæð.ər.ɪŋ/us
/ˈɡæð.ɚ.ɪŋ/
a party or a meeting when many people come together as ...
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storm
noun
uk
/stɔːm/us
/stɔːrm/
an extreme weather condition with very strong wind, heavy rain, and often thunder ...
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(Definition ofgatheringandstormfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Thegatheringstormhad an immense impact on interpretations of the 1930s.
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They realise that there is a tremendous intensity of feeling on this subject, and they have been wise to bow to thegatheringstorm.
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I say that in thisgatheringstormwar is certain, whether it is this year or next year.
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Was it to seek shelter from thegatheringstorm?
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That does not seem to justify the suggestion of thegatheringstormand all that.
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There is agatheringstorm.
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However, in recent months there have beengatheringstormclouds and a triple whammy has led to oil price crunch.
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It has been agatheringstorm.
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The relative ease of that first thrust, however, only masked thegatheringstorm; and the calm lasted but a few days.
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Irena agrees but urges that they must do it above the clouds of thegatheringstorm.
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He spent the rest of his life trying to halt thegatheringstormof war.
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Her performance is more than acting, it's agatheringstorm.
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Retreating to the resort for the night, they share a romantic interlude inside their room as, outside, agatheringstormhowls.
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Keith walks out into agatheringstorm, leaving his badge behind.
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Effective (especially local) mechanisms for monitoring gathering storms and for dispute resolution are critical.
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