folk

Example Sentences

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“The American cowboy, our great national folk hero, is recognized around the world as a symbol of our country,” the late Jim Hoy, a renowned cowboy historian, told Texas Highways magazine.

From Los Angeles Times

We’re the only folks that actually sell solutions to the listing agent to help generate more buyers for the home.

From Barron's

“They’re all great candidates, so many of them are really good folks. But it’s starting to get to be that time.”

From Los Angeles Times

It developed from Korean folk traditions, while drawing influence from Japanese enka and Western styles such as jazz, according to music critic Jung Minjae.

From BBC

The rugby world knows Scotland can beat England, but not many folk knew they could come from so many points down in an unforgiving place to win a battle.

From BBC