follow the crowd
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or go with the crowd
: to do whatever most other people are doing
He was never one to follow the crowd, so we weren't surprised when he dropped out of college to start his own business.
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That is all except one, Alex (Cary Christopher), who did not follow the crowd.
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
For international companies, the message is clear: Don’t just follow the crowd.
—Jennifer Wakefield, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
While most follow the crowd, winners take calculated risks on their own vision.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Don’t follow the crowd; be smart and take the cost-efficient route.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2024
To follow the crowd, consider elevating a drink with a small amount of premium alcohol, prioritizing flavor over other elements.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Dec. 2023
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Pete Hammond, Deadline, 5 Aug. 2025
For international companies, the message is clear: Don’t just follow the crowd.
—Jennifer Wakefield, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
While most follow the crowd, winners take calculated risks on their own vision.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 21 Jan. 2025
Don’t follow the crowd; be smart and take the cost-efficient route.
—Eugenia Last, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2024
To follow the crowd, consider elevating a drink with a small amount of premium alcohol, prioritizing flavor over other elements.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Dec. 2023
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“Follow the crowd.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/follow%20the%20crowd. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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