He was greeted by throngs of supporters. When the King arrived, Belfast was awash with British flags, royal portraits and cheering throngs. Throngs of refugees from the war-torn countryside are flocking to the Shaolin Temple every day. The situation became very volatile, with throngs of angry men gathered in the streets. Union forces were overwhelmed by throngs of liberated Federal prisoners and emancipated slaves. The army's entry into the city was blocked at its suburbs by throngs of protesters. Throngs of men began groping the women as they exposed themselves. Writers and intellectuals had begun leaving the country in throngs. To cope with the throngs of visitors, the station had at least 6 platforms. Throngs of blues musicians and fans attended his funeral at Restvale Cemetery in Alsip, Illinois. When it is announced in the newspapers, throngs of hopefuls show up. Curious throngs arrived by train, horseback, buggy, and plane. For two days, he traveled underground among throngs of American bison. Around her "throngs of angels are melted into clouds irradiated by heavenly light". Happy throngs, singing songs with a mighty sounding.