as in townsfolk
the people who live in a town or city
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Recent Examples of townspeople
In April, the image of Christ’s betrayer was replaced by a 23-foot effigy of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, detonated to the cheers of townspeople and tourists.
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David Frum,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2026
When no Cohutta officers were working, the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office had said deputies would help the townspeople as needed.
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Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
When no Cohutta officers were working, the Whitfield County Sheriff's Office had said deputies would help the townspeople if needed.
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ABC News,
8 May 2026
Having interviews with some of the townspeople brings it all home.
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Chris Willman,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
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David Frum,
The Atlantic,
21 May 2026
When no Cohutta officers were working, the Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office had said deputies would help the townspeople as needed.
—
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
When no Cohutta officers were working, the Whitfield County Sheriff's Office had said deputies would help the townspeople if needed.
—
ABC News,
8 May 2026
Having interviews with some of the townspeople brings it all home.
—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
22 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for townspeople
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“Townspeople.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/townspeople. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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