folks

Example Sentences

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Mom also taught in predominantly black public schools after integration began in Virginia, not an entirely welcome development to some of the old folks back home in Appomattox.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 3, 2026

"They started FaceTiming me and their mother and her folks to make sure everybody knew. So, to see them together is great."

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

“That’s sort of a challenge in the moment. We’re trying to take steps like that staggered notice to try to mitigate that and make sure that folks are available.”

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

“For folks who don’t have a car, bus service is anemic and scary,” Lopez said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026

Have you heard folks talking about Mr. Abraham Lincoln there?

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan