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Discover LudwigThe phrase "gathered himself" is correct and can be used in written English.
It means to collect or pull oneself together, both physically and emotionally. Example: After her mother's death, Sarah took a moment to gather herself and wipe away her tears before returning to the funeral service.
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Gonggrijp gathered himself.
He gathered himself.
He apologized while he gathered himself.
But Jackson gathered himself and forged on.
He swallowed a yawn, gathered himself and apologized.
He stood, panting, then suddenly gathered himself and bounded forward.
Davis paused a moment, as he gathered himself in thought.
Flustered, McCutchen glared at the umpire, then stepped out of the box and quickly gathered himself.
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He walked around the back of the mound, gathered himself, and did it again.
But he gathered himself and pulled away.
Christopher gathered himself together with an effort.
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