droves
Example Sentences
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While the game was in Texas, New Yorkers took to their hometown streets in droves to watch and celebrate the milestone moment for the team, its fans and the entire city.
From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026
The game was in Texas, but New Yorkers took to their hometown streets in droves to toast the milestone for fans and the city.
From BBC • Jun. 14, 2026
No wonder New Yorkers are coming out in droves for the Knicks.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Americans naturally are drawn to major events and probably would come out in droves to watch tiddlywinks or tetherball if you could convince them it was the most important tournament in the sport.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026
By the mid-1930s, as Hitler ascended to power in Germany, droves of scientists sensed the rising menace of the Nazi political agenda and left the country.
From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee
