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Ashok Khemka became nationally known after intervening in a controversial land transaction in 2012, while police officer Neeraj Jadaun was praised for confronting a mob during deadly religious violence in Delhi in 2020.

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026

A 100-year-old man, already known for his dance moves through social media, led a flash mob with hundreds of people joining in.

From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026

Black Pennsylvanians faced mob attacks and the loss of suffrage rights after the state’s 1838 constitutional convention, but, together with white Quakers, kept operating the Underground Railroad.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

I used to mob all throughout Carson, eating Hawaiian food.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026

But this time, when a mob of people rushed the stage, it was in celebration.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

In Belfast itself, local communities have gathered en masse to support their immigrant neighbors, whether by hiding them from roving mobs or raising money to repair their homes and businesses.

From Slate ● Jun. 15, 2026

Duer was dragged to the gaol on March 23, trailed by mobs of creditors, including members of the city’s most prominent families.

From Barron's ● Mar. 1, 2026

Many must gather secretly, careful not to arrive all at once or sing too loudly, lest mobs or police hear about it.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 27, 2025

Hindu mobs, however, demolished the mosque within months of the enactment of the law.

From BBC ● Dec. 13, 2024

Drooling mobs formed as the bread-starved villagers caught the scent.

From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood

On the campaign trail, Siegmund -- a former entrepreneur with a sharp undercut hairstyle and a huge social media following -- has been mobbed by adoring fans, many wearing T-shirts bearing his likeness.

From Barron's ● Sep. 6, 2026

His fellow relievers mobbed him in an impromptu mosh pit.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 7, 2026

Later that evening, Charles was mobbed by hundreds of well-wishers at a tea party held at the British Embassy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 28, 2026

At the final whistle, Kinsky was mobbed by team-mates in a mixture of euphoria and relief.

From BBC ● Apr. 25, 2026

After the article appeared, my students and fellow teachers mobbed me at school.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson

But as any financial news reader knows, investors have been mobbing the exits of nontraded private credit funds in the past month.

From Barron's ● Mar. 19, 2026

“You’ve got a scholarship,” Foster said to cheers from the other players who leaped from their seats, mobbing Prongos in a celebration reminiscent of when Foster was introduced in the same auditorium seven months earlier.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2024

The media's pursuit of Amy Winehouse is one of the main themes of the film, with paparazzi shown camping outside her home and mobbing her in the street.

From BBC ● Apr. 7, 2024

Finally, he grabbed Ian Kinsler from behind and started jumping up and down, which resulted in the team mobbing him.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 12, 2024

They’re screaming and cheering and mobbing the team, who pulled out a fantastic win tonight.

From "Tears of a Tiger" by Sharon M. Draper