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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Wall of Sound Neither band member addressed the crowd following the performance, and Violent Soho have not yet issued a public statement confirming a reunion.
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Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 22 Mar. 2026
During the costly possession when the Rebels let the shot clock expire with 41 seconds left, Thienou surprised her coach by passing up a shot while the crowd was roaring and clearly distracting the visitors.
—CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Especially when senior star Mark Mitchell hit a 3-pointer with 7 minutes, 50 seconds left to give MU a 54-52 lead and compel a Miami timeout as the crowd thundered.
—Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2026
After the show ended, the production was extremely cautious about getting the crowd out safely, releasing attendees in stages to avoid dangerous overcrowding or chaos.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 21 Mar. 2026
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Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 22 Mar. 2026
During the costly possession when the Rebels let the shot clock expire with 41 seconds left, Thienou surprised her coach by passing up a shot while the crowd was roaring and clearly distracting the visitors.
—CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Especially when senior star Mark Mitchell hit a 3-pointer with 7 minutes, 50 seconds left to give MU a 54-52 lead and compel a Miami timeout as the crowd thundered.
—Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2026
After the show ended, the production was extremely cautious about getting the crowd out safely, releasing attendees in stages to avoid dangerous overcrowding or chaos.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 21 Mar. 2026
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“The crowd.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20crowd. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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