draw a big/large crowd

phrase

: to cause a lot of people to come
His speeches always draw a big/large crowd.

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The singer-songwriter is bound to draw a big crowd despite her early slot on the festival's first day, so get there early for a set that everyone will be talking about in the months to come. — Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025 However, a subdivision seeking approval is expected to draw a large crowd that evening. — Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 21 Mar. 2025 Joint practices always draw a big crowd, but Chicago’s proximity and sizable fan base make the Bears a formidable fan base in the Indianapolis area. — The Indianapolis Star, 16 May 2023 Here in Houston, protest organizers hope to draw a large crowd and make meaningful change. — Jay R. Jordan, Chron, 25 May 2022 Cyrus’ arrival in Paraguay was expected to draw a large crowd of fans to the country’s Silvio Pettirossi International Airport, according to an article from Paraguayan news outlet, Extra. — Kat Bouza, Rolling Stone, 23 Mar. 2022

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“Draw a big/large crowd.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/draw%20a%20big%2Flarge%20crowd. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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