folks

Example Sentences

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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

“My diagnosis would more be that there’s a mixed shift, especially for younger folks, away from traditional credit cards and toward these more transparent, simpler, non-revolving solutions,” Jennings said in an exclusive interview with MarketWatch.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Best For Privacy-conscious folks who want strong security features with enough monthly data for regular browsing and some streaming.

From Salon • 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

“Or maybe abolish is the word. I hear talk of folks wanting to abolish slavery,” I said hesitantly.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan