droves

Example Sentences

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Outside the San Gabriel Valley, residents of Coachella and Imperial County are showing up in droves to protest local proposals.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

But across the country, families — first in smatterings, now in droves — are declining the single, inexpensive injection given at birth to newborns to help their blood clot.

From Salon • May 7, 2026

Standing in his vehicle - known as the Popemobile - the pontiff waved at the droves of people waiting for his entrance.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

At the same time, estate planners are retiring in droves.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

Children died in droves, and adults ate bread by the sweat of their brows.

From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari