follow the crowd
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Some of these seminars promise attractive rewards like a “guaranteed” monthly income, Finra adds, and may suggest that successful or knowledgeable people have already invested, creating pressure to follow the crowd.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 6, 2026
At the full-time whistle, follow the crowd from Magic Hour Rooftop to Rockefeller Park, where a celebration is planned.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
When people feel a stronger need to follow the crowd, they are more likely to match or exceed prevailing norms.
From Science Daily ● Mar. 2, 2026
Despite attending school in Berkshire, Prince William chose a team further afield as he did not want to follow the crowd.
From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2024
I ask as we follow the crowd exiting the library.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
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