folks

Example Sentences

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“It has weakened in recent years. That weakening is a problem for folks at the margins, including those who are trying to start their careers.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Many of these folks are improperly enrolled, meaning they are receiving bigger subsidies than they would be eligible for based on their actual incomes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

McDonald’s chicken nuggets were apparently an ultra-processed food item too far for the folks at Six Flags’ Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

These are the folks who build the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

I hoped the folks over at the Home for the Friendless might still be under their covers, too.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan