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Throng

/θrˈɔŋ/
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(noun) A group of people crowded or gathered closely together.

The throng protested against abortion.
He was surrounded by a throng of reporters.
CEFR Practice Quiz
A huge ____ of people gathered in the main square to hear the important announcement from the local leaders today.

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