(the) herd

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working class
Noun
  • With a population of only about 5,000 people − both working class and millionaires alike − the eagles are a frequent local topic, both because of the international attention but also because so many locals are genuine fans.
    Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 11 May 2026
  • The third season, Devil In Silver, is based on the book by Victor LaValle, about a working class man mistakenly committed to a psychiatric hospital where things get very, very dark.
    Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 9 May 2026
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“(the) herd.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/%28the%29%20herd. Accessed 13 May. 2026.

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