as in townsfolk
the people who live in a town or city
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Across California, townspeople burned and hanged President Arthur's effigy.
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Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 26 Nov. 2024
Jasper’s return and the link between the dummy and Christopher that took place shortly before Miranda and the other townspeople went to rescue the kids.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
There’s much cheering and whistling portrayed on screen, as the movie’s townspeople become immersed in cinema catered to their needs.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 15 Sep. 2024
The spot becomes an instant hit with the townspeople, especially when Khalid starts an open-mic night, rhymes, beats and folk music sharing the moonlit air.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 26 Nov. 2024
Jasper’s return and the link between the dummy and Christopher that took place shortly before Miranda and the other townspeople went to rescue the kids.
—Erik Kain, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024
There’s much cheering and whistling portrayed on screen, as the movie’s townspeople become immersed in cinema catered to their needs.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 15 Sep. 2024
The spot becomes an instant hit with the townspeople, especially when Khalid starts an open-mic night, rhymes, beats and folk music sharing the moonlit air.
—Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Townspeople.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/townspeople. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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