Etymology
Origin of flocking
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New York's subway is known for being dirty, noisy and sometimes flooded, but that doesn't stop people from flocking to grab a seat, sign or other memorabilia at a unique annual auction.
From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026
A 2025 Nature Communications study led by Montanari found comparable effects in models involving flocking behavior and drone swarms.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026
Young college-educated professionals began flocking to the nation’s capital in larger numbers in the mid-2000s.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
“Housing and property taxes are still an issue, but people are still flocking to Florida,” Lupo said.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 31, 2026
Other kids had the same idea, flocking together toward JB.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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