Etymology
Origin of flocking
Example Sentences
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MIAMI—The Iran war has cast a shadow over the recent momentum of investors and asset managers flocking to the Middle East as the region tried to diversify beyond energy.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
It added: “In the short term, deleveraging and a stronger dollar, may weigh on prices without removing the underlying reasons investors have increasingly been flocking to hard assets in recent years.”
From MarketWatch • Mar. 9, 2026
With a second season of Heated Rivalry not due until 2027, fans are already flocking to the Boys' Love universe to tide them over during the drought.
From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026
After a three-year love affair with anything related to artificial intelligence, U.S. investors are flocking to the factory owners, fast-food restaurants and commodity companies that have seemingly strong odds of surviving the technological revolution intact.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 22, 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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