throngs
Example Sentences
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Despite Saudi bans on political activity, there is always a risk of disturbances among throngs of worshipers.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026
And there was certainly nothing abnormal about the airport being crowded with throngs of people still in their pajamas ahead of a 7 a.m. flight.
From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026
It is their first trip to Australia since 2018, when they spent two weeks touring the country as well as New Zealand and Pacific islands in a visit that drew adoring throngs of crowds.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
But there were also throngs of Lai's supporters, some of them having camped out for days hoping to get inside for his sentencing.
From BBC • Feb. 9, 2026
Saturday afternoon meant throngs of people on the sidewalk— young and old couples, women in pastel dresses clutching kids and handbags, everyone moving at a leisurely pace.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
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