folks

Example Sentences

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“We have all of our folks, and you name it, working on what our other options could be,” Freeman said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2026

My hair loss isn’t as severe as it is for folks with more aggressive alopecia, but it’s still tough to live with.

From Slate • May 23, 2026

“They blocked access to the beach for some folks, and potentially to emergency responders.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

Mergermarket’s Samuel Kerr thinks everyday folks need to be wary of buying pre-IPO shares this late in the game.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

My folks didn’t think I’d last through the winter.

From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney