folks

Example Sentences

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I would say the way folks should watch it is the way we traditionally watched TV as a people.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

“The guy ended up buying a top-of-the-line computer system with all the accessories totaling about $20,000. The other sales folks were a bit ticked.”

From MarketWatch • May 26, 2026

My hair loss isn’t as severe as it is for folks with more aggressive alopecia, but it’s still tough to live with.

From Slate • May 23, 2026

Mergermarket’s Samuel Kerr thinks everyday folks need to be wary of buying pre-IPO shares this late in the game.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

My mom grumbled it was like the House of Stray Cats, folks using their nine lives.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith