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plain folks

[playn fohks] / ˈpleɪn ˌfoʊks /




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And, more often than you might think in this large country of wealthy interests, the drivers are plain folks — not billionaires, not corporations, just determined and single-minded individuals.

From Washington Post • Jul. 19, 2019

Mencken once predicted, “the plain folks of the land will reach their heart's desire at last, and the White House will be adorned by a downright moron.”

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 24, 2017

Many are stuck with a greedy corporate model, or just plain folks working in a system that disadvantages caring in favor of making money.

From New York Times • Aug. 1, 2016

That seems plain enough to plain folks, but Prof. Herken quibbles: “But there was never any specific warning to the cities that had been chosen as targets.”

From Washington Times • Aug. 3, 2015

"We are plain folks, but will treat you about right."

From Making His Way Frank Courtney's Struggle Upward by Alger, Horatio




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