en masse
adverb
äⁿ(n)-ˈmas 
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: in a body : as a whole
moved the inmates en masse to the new prison
Examples of en masse in a Sentence
Her supporters arrived en masse for the rally.
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Zak Doffman, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Nearly 900 people in Idaho were laid off en masse in 2025, according to data reported to the state.
—Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 21 Jan. 2026
According to human rights groups, protesters were killed by security forces en masse.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 18 Jan. 2026
List prices too low on the primary market and they’ll be grabbed en masse and placed on secondary markets at a much higher price point.
—Eric Prisbell, Dallas Morning News, 15 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for en masse
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“En masse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/en%20masse. Accessed 26 Jan. 2026.
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en masse
adverb
: in a body : as a whole
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