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troupes

  • plural
    of troupe.
    troupe
    noun
    a company, band, or group of singers, actors, or other performers, especially one that travels about.

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In the past, he has performed with ballet troupes and choirs, or floated just above the heads of the crowd.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 6, 2026

Until Friday, Amdjarass hosts dance troupes, musicians, traditional storytellers, craftspeople, cooks and nomadic camel drivers from across the vast region.

From Barron's ● Feb. 10, 2026

The chemistry between its cast members is a major part of the company’s success, many previously worked together in improv troupes.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2025

The hilltop temples echoed with chants, while dance troupes performed with clanging cymbals and bagpipes.

From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2025

The U.S.O. troupes were sent by General P. P. Peckem, who had moved his headquarters up to Rome and had nothing better to do while he schemed against General Dreedle.

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller