crowds

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While the excuses change — “family time,” “security concerns” and “scheduling conflicts” have been cited — the one constant is that Erika Kirk manages to not appear when the crowds aren’t looking robust.

From Salon • May 17, 2026

Swatch was forced to close its stores in London and six other UK cities for "safety considerations" after huge crowds gathered outside.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

That could lead to even bigger crowds in Rome, Paris and many of the other places that have defined tourism for generations.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

On Thursday morning, on a dusty side street on the outskirts of Reggio Emilia, in an everyday kind of place, there were crowds lined up behind barriers, awaiting her arrival.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

John Wilkes Booth saw all of this—the grand illumination, the crowds delirious with joy, the insults to the fallen Confederacy and her leaders.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson