droves

Example Sentences

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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

If they show up in droves, Litafik said, that probably means that Massie is more likely to lose.

From Salon • May 14, 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

At the same time, estate planners are retiring in droves.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

His campaign had worked, and now the Bonnies were arriving in droves, demanding the same hospitality they'd received last month in Orlando.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris