Etymology
Origin of flocking
Example Sentences
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Crowds have been flocking from all over the world to northern Spain for the event with half a million visitors expected, according to the finance ministry.
From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026
But Poland is a Catholic stronghold and people are already flocking to the unfinished site -- whether out of faith or sheer curiousity.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
And corporate customers are flocking to Alphabet, not fleeing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Angelenos are flocking to the Broad to tie their personal hopes to Yoko Ono’s ‘Wish Trees for Los Angeles’ — creating a powerful, moving snapshot of the city’s collective mood.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 30, 2026
The government of Nepal recognized that the throngs flocking to Everest created serious problems in terms of safety, aesthetics, and impact to the environment.
From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer
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