An impromptu gathering can quickly turn into a proper party, so these nibbles are great to have on hand.

U.S. citizens should be aware that even peaceful gatherings and demonstrations can turn violent.

To a man, the entire gathering turned to look at me.

All talk in the room dropped away sharply as the gathering turned its whole attention to the front of the chamber.

"Such a large gathering of people and emotions can turn into something else if the government doesn't show maturity," he said.

A gathering of faces turned at their approach.

The gathering up of dismembered limbs turned one sick.

The government fears the gatherings could then turn into large protests, observers say.

The gathering subsequently turned into a late-night party in her hotel room.

The gathering on the mall turned as cold and stony as the rubble upon which they stood.