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Kidding, obviously, although Seth’s the one who sits frozen in anger as the townsfolk file out.—EW.com, 28 Apr. 2025 The other actors in the terrific eight-member cast — which includes Eddie Cooper, Dashiell Eaves and Ken Marks — play multiple roles as townsfolk, family members, lawmen, desperados, hucksters and suckers.—Frank Rizzo, Variety, 27 Apr. 2025 The townsfolk run for cover as the glowing red eyes and bone-chilling howls signal the return of the terrifying creature.—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 11 Apr. 2025 The old gates stand open, letting townsfolk drift in.—James Wood, New Yorker, 7 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for townsfolk
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