- plural of drove.
droves
Example Sentences
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But whether the issues alone will be enough to "turn the tide for foreign investors to come back in droves to the Indian markets, remains uncertain", says Singh.
From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026
In New York City, where the cakes are sold on select days in the Upper East Side’s Butterfield Market, people continue to show up in droves, lining up hours before the cakes are even stocked.
From Salon • Jun. 14, 2026
While the game was in Texas, New Yorkers took to their hometown streets in droves to watch and celebrate the milestone moment for the team, its fans and the entire city.
From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026
No wonder New Yorkers are coming out in droves for the Knicks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
They landed in droves around the parapet edges.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
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