Etymology
Origin of flocking
Example Sentences
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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
Those flocking to the festival should also be aware that temperatures across Southern California are expected to be five to 10 degrees below normal on Saturday, then around six to 15 degrees below normal Sunday.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
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
Other kids had the same idea, flocking together toward JB.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
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