mobbed

Example Sentences

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At the final whistle, Kinsky was mobbed by team-mates in a mixture of euphoria and relief.

From BBC • Apr. 25, 2026

The student body collectively sighed “Alas, this too,” but then mobbed the dorms anyway, cheering and hugging fearlessly with unmasked smiles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 2026

The 20-year-old was playing in the main draw at Melbourne Park for the first time and even practice sessions were mobbed by large numbers of her followers.

From Barron's • Jan. 19, 2026

To Cannon’s surprise, the reporters and lobbyists mobbed Reagan after the event was over to get his autograph.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2025

Twenty-five thousand fans, many of whom had crossed the country expecting to see the race of the century, mobbed Belmont on race day.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand