folk
Example Sentences
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On a typical day, an American family would be more likely to entertain itself at home by singing traditional folk songs like “Barbara Allen,” patriotic songs such as “Yankee Doodle” or hymns like “Amazing Grace.”
Most folks with souls, which describes the majority of the public, have rallied round the Guthries.
From Salon
Then they get a good look at his shoes when he stomps on their tables, kicking cheeseburgers as he tries to make these regular folks engage with the tech-pocalypse he swears is coming.
From Los Angeles Times
But if “Neighbors” is any indication, Americans are so happy and quick to record their fellow humans’ bad behavior that few folks here get away without looking ridiculous, dangerous or both.
Washington: Well, I tell you what, there’s a list of folks who’ve been very good because they’ve been nominated for an Oscar.
From Los Angeles Times
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
