(the) herd

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Definition of (the) herdnext
as in (the) mob

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working class
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  • In the 1930’s during the Great Depression, stadiums across America evolved further, adding floodlights for night games so that working class fans could still attend.
    — Katie Riley, Southern Living, 20 July 2026
  • The Oscar nominee stars as Wat Tyler, an ordinary peasant who steps up to lead an extraordinary fight against King Richard II after crushing taxes and political oppression push the country’s working class to a breaking point.
    — Sophie Miller, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2026
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“(the) herd.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/%28the%29%20herd. Accessed 25 Jul. 2026.

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