Etymology
Origin of flocking
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Fans across the globe flocked to midnight release parties for “A Court of Splintered Harmony,” with over 900 fans alone in New York City flocking to Barnes and Noble on Oct.
From MarketWatch ● Nov. 6, 2026
She joined the growing number of young people flocking to birdwatching.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
After weeks of selling in long-dated Treasurys, during which yields jumped above 5%, investors were aggressively switching course and flocking back to bonds — testing whether yields can now stay below that psychologically important threshold.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026
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
It was the kind of emotionally sophisticated, character-driven, multi-layered novel that invites reflection and discussion, and book groups were flocking to it.
From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
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