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flocking

[flok-ing] / ˈflɒk ɪŋ /


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On Thursday, an unwinding of popular hedge fund trades contributed to a selloff in French bonds—and sent investors flocking to seemingly safer government debt, including Treasurys.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

A 2025 Nature Communications study led by Montanari found comparable effects in models involving flocking behavior and drone swarms.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026

So, with fans flocking to worship at the Temple of Speed, just how do Italians feel about Antonelli battling Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc for race wins and the drivers' championship?

From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026

“Housing and property taxes are still an issue, but people are still flocking to Florida,” Lupo said.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026

Slaves had been flocking to these islands ever since the Union forces had set up headquarters there.

From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry




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