folk songs

plural of folk song

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Noun
  • The next step in the process involves the city drafting a redevelopment plan outlining development standards before holding public hearings and seeking additional approvals.
    Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • If an employer chooses to grant recognition, no election takes place, and the parties begin bargaining a contract that sets standards for wages, working conditions and benefits.
    Talia Soglin, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
Noun
  • When the Black Queen’s message arrives in the Riverlands, the king consort, lil’ Oscar Tully, and their new pal Roddy the Ruin are busy reveling, making up ballads dedicated to their own derring-do.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 29 June 2026
  • Within the flashy dance numbers and power ballads, American musicals often hold up a mirror to society.
    Abraham Swee, USA Today, 29 June 2026
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“Folk songs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/folk%20songs. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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