Despite her injury, she 'gathered' her strength and was able to finish the race.
The children 'gathered' their toys (together) and put them away.
The players 'gathered' together to hear the coach's game plan.
(..) I started to try once or twice. Then I thought, "Why do that to her?" Do what? It's too much for them. People don't believe in us anymore. Do they still gather together at sunrise? And sunset, yes. Take me there? Can you hear it? No. (..)1998 City of Angels