folk
Example Sentences
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"There are folks out there that, you know, react to what he said and people listen to him."
From BBC
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.”
Most folks with souls, which describes the majority of the public, have rallied round the Guthries.
From Salon
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