en masse
adverb
äⁿ(n)-ˈmas 
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: in a body : as a whole
moved the inmates en masse to the new prison
Examples of en masse in a Sentence
Her supporters arrived en masse for the rally.
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Evictions of this type are typically issued at the end of a lease term and have often been used to force out residents en masse when a new landlord purchases a property.
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Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
For the past few weeks, swarms of the diminutive insects have been seen flittering en masse through parks and backyards across the Bay Area.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
At some point, the bats emerge en masse from that cave, flying straight toward the tour participants who are perched on the opposite ledge, and then over their heads.
—Don Tse, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The Princess Royal hosted the final garden party of the season solo, a departure from the royals typically hosting en masse together.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 21 May 2026
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Ginny Monk, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
For the past few weeks, swarms of the diminutive insects have been seen flittering en masse through parks and backyards across the Bay Area.
—Paul Rogers, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
At some point, the bats emerge en masse from that cave, flying straight toward the tour participants who are perched on the opposite ledge, and then over their heads.
—Don Tse, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
The Princess Royal hosted the final garden party of the season solo, a departure from the royals typically hosting en masse together.
—Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 21 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for en masse
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“En masse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/en%20masse. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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en masse
adverb
: in a body : as a whole
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