in droves

idiom

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

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South Carolina’s mild climate, stunning beaches, and affordable cost of living is bringing retirees from other states in droves. Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2025 The fans still came out to see it in droves. Dana Taylor, USA Today, 12 Dec. 2025 There's snow place like a festive town around the holidays, and Buffalo, New York, has that Christmas spirit in droves. Kristine Hansen, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2025 Fans of the first release showed up in droves beyond opening weekend, and many critics praised filmmaker Scott Derrickson for his sequel’s surprising emotional depth. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 Dec. 2025 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 19 Dec. 2025.

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