droves

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a large group, especially of people, moving towards a place or doing something together as a group:

droves of Every summer droves of sightseers crowd the city.

in droves Fans came in droves to see her concerts.

The show has been attracting audiences in droves.

Doctors and nurses have been leaving the profession in droves.

In July and August these gardens attract droves of visitors.

Donors showed up in droves to give blood.

large numbers:

Local reporters arrived in droves.