as in entourages
a body of employees or servants who accompany and wait on a person
a popular teen and his ever-present posse of pals
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Upstairs are 120 rooms and suites, each showcasing floor-to-ceiling windows, sweeping views, and a serene yet vibrant aesthetic.—
Devorah Lev-Tov,
AFAR Media,
15 Sep. 2025 -
The boutique oceanfront hotel will feature 96 upscale guest rooms including a blend of suites, casitas and one-bedroom penthouses.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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The elite Rubicon drone formation has been targeting logistics hubs on the Pokrovsk–Kostiantynivka front, cutting off resupply to frontline drone crews.—
David Kirichenko,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
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Around 18 firefighter crews responded to the scene and searched for several hours for victims, while residents were evacuated from the area following the blast, El País reported.—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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The top firms have staffs of several thousand employees who are expensive but have proven worthwhile.—
Hank Tucker,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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The news and editorial staffs of Southern California News Group and The San Diego Union-Tribune had no role in this post’s preparation.—
Melanie Marshall,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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After a string of departures, the long-running sketch show is adding five new people to the cast, including three who boast robust followings on the social media site.—
Jade Walker,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
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Other reality shows like Bravo’s The Real Housewives franchise, ABC’s The Bachelor, and Netflix’s Too Hot to Handle have all benefited from fans building fandoms and followings around standout characters in their respective shows.—
Braedon Montgomery,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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“Posses.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/posses. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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