droves

Example Sentences

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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

Industry shareholders—including those at Edinburgh Worldwide—turned out in droves to vote his proposals down.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

L.A.’s massive Filipino community turned out in droves.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

The season closed and people went away like they had come—in droves.

From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston