folk

Example Sentences

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Folk in government are braced for the inevitable awkwardness of exchanges that they had assumed at the time would be forever private being catapulted into the light of day.

From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026

Folk legend Cat Stevens scotched a book tour after visa problems.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

Folk I've spoken to in the security services say in their world, it really is a special relationship – the connections are deep, with staff embedded in each other's countries and institutions.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

Folk songs now entered mainstream American printed music alongside opera selections, etudes and parlor ballads.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 1, 2026

I push past a trio of goblins and a troll and one of the Still Folk.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black