flocking

Example Sentences

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While U.S. population growth is slowing, Americans are flocking to boomtowns far outside major cities.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Bernstein analysts examined last year why artists have been flocking overseas.

From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026

A particularly massive sea lion has Bay Area tourists and residents flocking to Pier 39 in San Francisco to spot the mammal affectionately named “Chonkers.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Uncertainty created by the Iran war also means investors are flocking to the haven asset, the dollar, on days of negative headlines.

From Barron's • Apr. 29, 2026

“But she’s appeared in Egypt, Amaka. At least people flocked there, like they are flocking to Aokpe now. O bugodi, like migrating locusts.”

From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie