They were waiting, these souls, ready to join the throng.

No help for it - he joined the throng, avoided contact where possible.

For every one that flew off, another three or four joined the throng.

I joined the throng with a notebook instead of a wallet.

I got up, tried to regain my dignity, and joined the throng.

You should think long and hard before deciding to join the unhappy throng.

The figure seated at the end of the hall had not joined the general throng.

I joined the throng outside the police station by proxy.

Even the musicians that had played joined the collecting throng.

The letters editor joined the throng, hoping for a word before the first meeting began.