droves

Example Sentences

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No wonder New Yorkers are coming out in droves for the Knicks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

Americans naturally are drawn to major events and probably would come out in droves to watch tiddlywinks or tetherball if you could convince them it was the most important tournament in the sport.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

But across the country, families — first in smatterings, now in droves — are declining the single, inexpensive injection given at birth to newborns to help their blood clot.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

However, voters abandoned him in their droves amid brewing public unhappiness over allegations of corruption and graft while living standards slipped.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

Over the coming months, they deserted in droves.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield