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populace

[pop-yuh-luhs] / ˈpɒp yə ləs /


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Sometimes sheep are merely sheep, and sometimes they’re stand-ins for a willfully credulous populace.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

The protests were rare public displays of discontent by a populace that’s endured Western-imposed economic sanctions and a sclerotic, corruption-riddled economy that has hobbled much of this oil-rich country of 93 million into poverty.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

The populace reacted so strongly to those images.

From Slate • Feb. 2, 2026

If Kazin had any say, food security for the populace would be the priority.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 8, 2026

Don’t try to fool the populace, McCourt.You’d have to rise early in the morning to fool the likes of me.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt




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