Example Sentences

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The sun’s been shining, the stands are thronging with orange-clad aficionados, and the big race is perfectly poised.

From The Guardian • Sep. 5, 2021

By the end of the film, it’s the other way around: Crowds of Americans are thronging the border, clamoring to get into Mexico.

From Washington Post • Jun. 30, 2021

Most people in rural areas have stopped wearing masks and are thronging shopping centers ahead of the Islamic festival Eid al-Adha later this month.

From Washington Times • Jul. 18, 2020

"Every available accommodation within several miles is full to capacity, the pubs, restaurants, hotels and cafes are extremely busy and the streets are thronging with visitors," he said.

From BBC • Dec. 25, 2017

It is keeping festival; there are lanterns and flags on every house, and crowds are thronging the temple grounds, of which there are several on the hills above.

From Unbeaten Tracks in Japan by Bird, Isabella L. (Isabella Lucy)