in droves

phrase

: in large quantities
People came in droves to hear her sing.

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These under-$25 auger drill bits make easy work of bulk planting, and this hummingbird feeder—combined with ready-to-use hummingbird nectar—will attract your favorite pint-sized birds in droves. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 July 2026 Yet, this collection had fashion girls turning out in droves, ready to drop over $1,000 on a pair of viral ballet flats. Kaelin Dodge, InStyle, 8 July 2026 There's also talk of building a sphere like that in Vegas (albeit smaller), which would draw talent—and visitors—in droves. Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 July 2026 And, people will be outside in droves, at cookouts, parades, parties and fireworks shows. Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 3 July 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 16 Jul. 2026.

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