folks
Example Sentences
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These folks comprise the wealthiest generation in history: According to the Federal Reserve, baby boomers control $90 trillion in assets.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 5, 2026
“I think it will have a chilling effect on the behavior of folks on campus,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
Some of the folks in these cases have criminal records, but as with deportation efforts, the fear and the reality are that it’s often average people being swept up for little reason.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
So folks who show skills like adaptability, innovation and judgment are becoming more prized—and eligible for new cash incentives.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
Meanwhile, the existing diners —mostly teens with a sprinkle of middle-aged folks and their kiddos—are rushing to clean up and clear out to make room.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
