folk

Example Sentences

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Some folks might cite being hard-working or handy, but most people would likely circle around concepts of well-being and strong values.

From Salon

“There are a huge range of folks who are working to ensure that these elections go as smoothly as possible, and that if anything comes up, we are ready to respond.”

From Los Angeles Times

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.”

From The Wall Street Journal

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