Example Sentences

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Thousands of Syrians have thronged the streets of the capital, Damascus, and other cities to celebrate the fall of the regime of Bashar al-Assad.

From BBC • Dec. 13, 2024

Crowds have thronged the site of the blast as rescue efforts continue.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2024

Tens of thousands of Afghans fearing persecution have thronged Kabul's airport since the Taliban takeover, hoping to secure seats on flights.

From Reuters • Aug. 26, 2021

Members of the public have thronged the area around the Olympic Stadium, lining up to take photographs in front of a statue of the Five Rings.

From New York Times • Jul. 29, 2021

And ever since then, troops of pilgrims have thronged to Blarney to kiss the stone.

From The Charm of Ireland by Stevenson, Burton Egbert