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flocking

American  
[flok-ing] / ˈflɒk ɪŋ /

noun

  1. a velvetlike pattern produced on wallpaper or cloth decorated with flock.

  2. flock.


Etymology

Origin of flocking

First recorded in 1870–75; flock 2 + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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Data centers aren’t flocking to the utility’s territory in part because electricity prices there are high.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 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

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

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