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

Davies' break-through drama Queer as Folk, which first aired in 1999, was something of a cultural reset for on-screen representation.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

He already has a bachelor’s degree in “Comparative Ethnography in American Folk Tradition.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 30, 2026

It’s odd to hear; most of the Folk are musically gifted, but I like her tune better for being imperfect.

From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black