mobbed
Example Sentences
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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
Performing her routine from sophomore year, Chiles closed the meet with a 9.950 and held back tears while getting mobbed by her teammates.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026
The student body collectively sighed “Alas, this too,” but then mobbed the dorms anyway, cheering and hugging fearlessly with unmasked smiles.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026
It was Sunday, and only about twelve o'clock, but it was mobbed anyway.
From "The Catcher in the Rye" by J. D. Salinger
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