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[thrawng, throng] / θrɔŋ, θrɒŋ /


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Most of the attendees are journalists, but among the throng is Janet Atkinson, a resident of the town.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

As midnight nears with the party in full swing, the waitress joins the throng on the dancefloor, swept up by the tunes -- until a power cut brings the music to a halt.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

The throng included San Francisco native Gennaro Covelli, 28, who took the day off from work to figure out whether the march was satire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

In a video taken by ICE investigator Ben Luhmann, Bovino can be seen among a throng of agents exiting their SUVs after being confronted by protesters at an intersection.

From Salon • Jan. 22, 2026

She was about to ’shape the other warrior when one of the towering throng haints came slouching toward them.

From "Shadowshaper" by Daniel José Older




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