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KFC in Japan is gearing up for the Christmas tradition of millions of families thronging the US fast-food chain for special festive buckets of deep-fried chicken and other treats.

From Barron's • Dec. 3, 2025

The area also symbolizes an inevitable truth about London: Without the thronging masses of tourists, and the attractions designed to amuse them, the city might disintegrate completely.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2025

No nest in sight, but a bunch of them, thronging the porch.

From New York Times • Jun. 1, 2024

Footage from outside the Hala offices shows crowds thronging the street.

From BBC • Mar. 2, 2024

Train cars were lined up, people thronging so thick it was impossible to make out individual bodies.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron