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as in church
a body of persons gathered for religious worship
the whole congregation began to sing with great fervor
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as in assembly
a body of people come together in one place
a congregation of journalists were at the hotel bar, discussing the latest developments
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Recent Examples of congregation
Other Christian congregations from Arizona and California were in Israel when the conflict erupted.
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Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Many of the churches have health ministries or outreach programs that work with church leaders to disseminate information, provide health screenings and education and other services to congregation and community members alike.
—Cassandra Spratling, Freep.com, 27 Feb. 2026
But as Trinity became more of a resource to the wider Karenni community, its congregation and school grew, said Carl Lehenbauer, a discipleship pastor at Trinity.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Feferman, a father of four, is a Toronto native who moved to Boca Raton in 2021 and is member of Boca Raton Synagogue West, an Orthodox congregation.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
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Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 2 Mar. 2026
Many of the churches have health ministries or outreach programs that work with church leaders to disseminate information, provide health screenings and education and other services to congregation and community members alike.
—Cassandra Spratling, Freep.com, 27 Feb. 2026
But as Trinity became more of a resource to the wider Karenni community, its congregation and school grew, said Carl Lehenbauer, a discipleship pastor at Trinity.
—Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 27 Feb. 2026
Feferman, a father of four, is a Toronto native who moved to Boca Raton in 2021 and is member of Boca Raton Synagogue West, an Orthodox congregation.
—Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 26 Feb. 2026
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The silence of the lake—save for the gentle peal of church bells on Sunday mornings and the plop of ducks plunging beneath the water surface—is a rare and unforgettable pleasure.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Mar. 2026
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Much like McKenna, Kuntz volunteers with her church, specifically teaching CCD classes for children with disabilities.—
Patrick Damp,
CBS News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Mojtaba Khamenei, a mid-ranking cleric with influence within Iran's security forces and vast business networks under his father, had been seen as a frontrunner in the lead-up to the assembly vote.—
James Powel,
USA Today,
9 Mar. 2026
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The right to gather without fear The right to peaceful assembly allows citizens to gather, protest and demand accountability.—
Brielle Miller,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Mar. 2026
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Ismailova’s dreamlike narrative vividly conveys an interconnected human-forest assemblage, rooted in local beliefs, intergenerational stewardship, and foraging practices increasingly strained by the climate crisis and global economic pressures.—
Anel Rakhimzhanova,
Artforum,
1 Mar. 2026
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The most recent version was an elegant assemblage of more cohesive cake with orange supremes and chocolate ganache and chocolate sauce and candied orange peels.—
Mike Sutter,
San Antonio Express-News,
25 Feb. 2026
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Ejiofor was named the 2025-26 Big East Defensive Player of the Year after leading the Red Storm to the conference’s outright regular-season championship.—
Peter Sblendorio,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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In terms of the conference program there will be Innovation Talks focused on tech and AI in the TV drama biz, as well as the regular Lille Dialogues, the international summit organized every year within Series Mania Forum that gathers European policy makers and key industry leaders.—
Stewart Clarke,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2026
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French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) during a meeting on the situation in Ukraine and security issues in Europe at the Elysée Palace on February 17, 2025.—
Charlotte Reed,
CNBC,
5 Mar. 2026
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The Lakeway Arts Committee often brings in some light snacks, while participants view some of the great artwork and prepare for the council meeting ahead.—
Tom Kilgore,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
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In the hoopla of Koy breaking his own audience record at the venue, Iglesias crashed the show, presented his friend with a plaque and laid down the gauntlet in front of 17,500 fans.—
Deputy Entertainment,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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This year’s Slamdance festival is also a testament to the power of the grassroots film community; the festival’s audience grew by 10% from the year before, selling over 12,000 tickets and recording a six-figure net in box office receipts.—
Payton Turkeltaub,
Variety,
4 Mar. 2026
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“Congregation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/congregation. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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