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gathering oneself together

gathering oneself together is the present participle and gerund of gather oneself together.

Meaning of gather oneself together

Verb

gather oneself together (third-person singular simple present gathers oneself together, present participle gathering oneself together, simple past and past participle gathered oneself together)

  1. To collect all one's powers in preparation for action.

Questions about gathering oneself together

What is gathering oneself together the present participle and gerund of?
Gathering oneself together is the present participle and gerund of gather oneself together.

Words near gathering oneself together in the dictionary

  1. gathering dust
  2. gathering hoop
  3. gathering hoops
  4. Gathering of Waters
  5. gathering oneself
  6. gathering oneself together
  7. gathering pace
  8. gathering place
  9. gathering rosebuds
  10. gathering speed
  11. gathering steam

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