Etymology
Origin of flocking
Example Sentences
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Gen Z is flocking to church for community, faith and dates thanks to meetup groups such as “Pizza to Pews” and “Holy Girl Walk.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
Tourists were flocking in as a new class of Cuban entrepreneurs renovated crumbling buildings into restaurants, art galleries and hotels.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
Raucous celebrations followed with goalkeeper Mary Earps leading a dance on the media conference tables and thousands flocking to Trafalgar Square a day later to watch the newly crowned champions parade the trophy.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
Oil tankers are flocking to the U.S. to obtain badly needed supplies.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 15, 2026
Mr. Lemoncello floated in a graceful arc, then soared up to join the migrating Canadian geese now flocking in a V formation on the Wonder Dome video screens.
From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein
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