in droves

idiom

: in large quantities
People came in droves to hear her sing.

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Insurance companies have been pulling out of California in droves, leaving homeowners with soaring costs and some without insurance entirely. Diana Olick, CNBC, 27 Mar. 2025 People are flocking to Texas in droves – and for good reason. Nicole Russell, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025 That relatively short timeline and large figure shows that fans are returning to Presley’s work not just by purchasing it, but by heading to streaming platforms in droves. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025 The Bohemian Rhapsody Soundtrack Is a Bestseller Again The success of the Bohemian Rhapsody movie introduced Queen’s music to an entirely new audience, and brought longtime fans back in droves. Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for in droves

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“In droves.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20droves. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.

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