in droves
phrase
: in large quantities
People came in droves to hear her sing.
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And, people will be outside in droves, at cookouts, parades, parties and fireworks shows.
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Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
The decision has divided teachers, parents and community members who showed up in droves at last week’s meeting to voice their concerns or enthusiastic support, according to reporting from CNN.
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Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Wimbledon 2026 is well underway, and the stars are already flocking in droves to the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club to witness the action firsthand.
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Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
The Ronaldo Stans were out in droves, including one who dressed in a full kit and appeared to be playing the role of a ‘look-alike’ hoping to catch Ronaldo’s glimpse while awaiting his entry onto the field two hours before the match started.
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Sergio Gonzalez,
New York Times,
28 June 2026
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Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
3 July 2026
The decision has divided teachers, parents and community members who showed up in droves at last week’s meeting to voice their concerns or enthusiastic support, according to reporting from CNN.
—
Lauren Costantino,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Wimbledon 2026 is well underway, and the stars are already flocking in droves to the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club to witness the action firsthand.
—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
1 July 2026
The Ronaldo Stans were out in droves, including one who dressed in a full kit and appeared to be playing the role of a ‘look-alike’ hoping to catch Ronaldo’s glimpse while awaiting his entry onto the field two hours before the match started.
—
Sergio Gonzalez,
New York Times,
28 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for in droves
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“In droves.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20droves. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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