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The phrase "gathered herself" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English. It means to collect one's thoughts or emotions, often in preparation for a task or challenge. Example: After receiving the disappointing news, she took a deep breath and gathered herself before delivering her presentation to the investors.
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Barbie quickly gathered herself and followed suit.
So she gathered herself and asked him what was wrong.
"That was unbelievable," said Dujardin once she had gathered herself.
Then, on her final attempt, she gathered herself together and pulled out a personal best.
Golovina gathered herself up and bowed to the judges before hobbling off.
By the time she appeared before the microphones, she had gathered herself.
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After that Ms. Butler gathers herself again.
But Crockett steadied UConn until Taurasi could gather herself.
Eventually, she did gather herself to tuck Serena Williams away.
She appeared to gather herself, and then said, "Let's do it".
McKay waits for his sobs to subside, and only then does she gather herself to leave.
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