en masse

Example Sentences

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They began to pull their money from Credit Suisse en masse, triggering the bank’s forced rescue.

From The Wall Street Journal

Young artists emerging from Southern California’s bountiful art schools decided, en masse, to stick around.

From Los Angeles Times

On warm nights, the dusky-colored frogs take to the trees en masse, jostling one another for a chance to nibble the fruit and slurp the nectar.

From Science Magazine

Cuban authorities have traditionally mobilised huge resources to ensure the success of the May Day parade, transporting workers en masse to Havana.

From BBC

The Fed faces a delicate task as it seeks to raise borrowing costs just enough to discourage hiring and ease pressure on pay, but not so much that companies begin laying off workers en masse.

From New York Times