the multitude
noun
: ordinary or common people as a group
a candidate trying to appeal to the multitude
—often pluralHis films are not intended to appeal to the multitudes.
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Despite the multitude of changes, the Americans started the game well with an opening goal in the third minute and then fought back to tie the match in the second half after Turkey finally got on the score sheet.
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CNN Money,
26 June 2026
But even with the multitude of quantum projects bubbling up around the country, those involved in the Connecticut effort are optimistic.
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P.r. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
My leverage pathways try to provide accurate team approaches for procuring saves despite the multitude of confusing usage patterns throughout the league.
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Greg Jewett,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
If an eruption had taken place, people would have already been in harm’s way by the time the multitude of quakes had alerted the authorities.
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Robin George Andrews,
Scientific American,
23 Apr. 2026
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Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
26 June 2026
But even with the multitude of quantum projects bubbling up around the country, those involved in the Connecticut effort are optimistic.
—
P.r. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
My leverage pathways try to provide accurate team approaches for procuring saves despite the multitude of confusing usage patterns throughout the league.
—
Greg Jewett,
New York Times,
4 June 2026
If an eruption had taken place, people would have already been in harm’s way by the time the multitude of quakes had alerted the authorities.
—
Robin George Andrews,
Scientific American,
23 Apr. 2026
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“The multitude.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20multitude. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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