the crowd
noun
: ordinary people : people who are not viewed or treated as special or unusual
kids trying to distinguish themselves from the crowd
She prefers to be one of the crowd.
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That did not stop Roberts from firing up the crowd Sunday night.
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Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
In London, the crowd assembled near a statue of Peter Pan, where handmade signs, balloons, and flowers were placed to honor Payne.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2024
Some in the crowd questioned Musk’s entreaties to vote early, reflecting the possibility that Republicans are still persuading their supporters to embrace early voting after Trump spent years demonizing the method.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2024
Clements had the crowd practice putting their bodies between election officials and law enforcement.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
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Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
In London, the crowd assembled near a statue of Peter Pan, where handmade signs, balloons, and flowers were placed to honor Payne.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2024
Some in the crowd questioned Musk’s entreaties to vote early, reflecting the possibility that Republicans are still persuading their supporters to embrace early voting after Trump spent years demonizing the method.
—Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2024
Clements had the crowd practice putting their bodies between election officials and law enforcement.
—Sarah D. Wire, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for the crowd
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“The crowd.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20crowd. Accessed 25 Oct. 2024.
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