mob

Example Sentences

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The move also amplified rumors of Mr. Gordy’s mob ties.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 19, 2026

The wisdom-of-crowds argument presupposes that the masses possess some recondite knowledge that can be unlocked by allowing individuals to express themselves as part of an anonymous mob.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

Another mob was moving towards the offices of its sister newspaper and Bangladesh's leading Bengali-language daily Prothom Alo.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2026

When the market mob is too greedy, or too afraid—and that is the essence of a huge move, up or down—options-centric investors look to buy on fear and sell on overconfidence.

From Barron's • Feb. 11, 2026

The carriage drove through a surging mob up to the host’s front door.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock