the crowd
noun
: ordinary people : people who are not viewed or treated as special or unusual
kids trying to distinguish themselves from the crowd
She prefers to be one of the crowd.
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Fewer than 1,000 people were in attendance, and there were WNBA executives, coaches and agents scattered throughout the crowd.
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Chris Branch, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
But while the crowd is the same, the conversation has changed.
—Lauren Hirsch, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
His message to the crowd had been slightly counterintuitive – a plea for optimism and hope, contoured by ominous warnings about what Trump’s second term could bring.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
Monfils, a 13-time winner on the ATP Tour, sealed his victory on a booming ace – his 24th of the match – and proceeded to celebrate with a shimmy and a dance on-court, his moves and infectious smile drawing huge cheers from the crowd.
—Matias Grez, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025
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Chris Branch, The Athletic, 19 Jan. 2025
But while the crowd is the same, the conversation has changed.
—Lauren Hirsch, New York Times, 18 Jan. 2025
His message to the crowd had been slightly counterintuitive – a plea for optimism and hope, contoured by ominous warnings about what Trump’s second term could bring.
—Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 18 Jan. 2025
Monfils, a 13-time winner on the ATP Tour, sealed his victory on a booming ace – his 24th of the match – and proceeded to celebrate with a shimmy and a dance on-court, his moves and infectious smile drawing huge cheers from the crowd.
—Matias Grez, CNN, 18 Jan. 2025
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“The crowd.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20crowd. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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