mobs
Britishplural noun
adverb
Example Sentences
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Duer was dragged to the gaol on March 23, trailed by mobs of creditors, including members of the city’s most prominent families.
From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026
Epstein asked. "defend myself? or try to ignore. realizing that mobs are dangerous."
From BBC • Feb. 4, 2026
Many must gather secretly, careful not to arrive all at once or sing too loudly, lest mobs or police hear about it.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 27, 2025
It doesn’t matter what the politicians or the mobs say.
From Salon • Oct. 5, 2025
But I hesitated, unsure whether I had the courage to push through Baltimore’s angry mobs, mindful of what might be waiting for us when we gathered at the Barnum Hotel.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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