the masses

Example Sentences

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Still, she is not seen by the masses as a pioneer, a term that brings to mind scientists and suffragettes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

“What these guys have done is do the thing that prediction markets before have not done well, which is bring the masses to the market,” she said.

From Salon • May 24, 2026

Woolworth and Paramount Pictures offering relief to the masses.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

The results were nearly identical, suggesting that the composition of the masses was not responsible for the discrepancy.

From Science Daily • May 18, 2026

A thick line of police fanned out to hold the masses back.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand