sandstorm

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sand·storm | \ ˈsan(d)-ˌstȯrm

Definition of sandstorm

: a windstorm (as in a desert) driving clouds of sand before it

Examples of sandstorm in a Sentence

They were caught in a sandstorm.

Recent Examples on the Web First her resort was hit by a giant Saharan sandstorm. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "Commentary: 2020 doesn’t rival the Great Depression or World War II, but it was its own horror show," 31 Dec. 2020 We were alerted by a fellow geologist to get ready for the sandstorm, which the Libyans call a ghibli. — Richard Mason, Arkansas Online, "OPINION | RICHARD MASON: It's hard to love a howling wind," 21 Dec. 2020 Truth is the only bandage to heal this global sandstorm. — Raven Smith, Vogue, "A Solemn Plea to Take Care of Yourself Today," 4 Nov. 2020 But hindsight has offered little clarity in the case of Salem, a trio of petulant electronic musicians who rose to notoriety a decade ago, stirred up a sandstorm of intrigue and consternation, and promptly disappeared from sight. — Carrie Battan, The New Yorker, "The Disappearance and Cryptic Return of Salem," 2 Nov. 2020 If there's a sandstorm, the kart will veer left or right. — Brett Molina, USA TODAY, "'Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit' is out Oct. 16 for $99.99. Here's what you need to know," 2 Oct. 2020 Gone was all the trivia, whirling away in a sandstorm of memory. — Adam Shatz, The New York Review of Books, "The Stanley Crouch I Knew," 29 Sep. 2020 One afternoon’s sunbathing was interrupted by a sandstorm that turned the sky grey. — The Economist, "Viral vacations What it’s like to go on holiday in Dubai during a pandemic," 1 Aug. 2020 The massive sandstorm reduced visibility accross the area in dramatic fashion. — Fox News, "Giant sandstorm looms over city in India, dramatic photos reveal," 18 May 2020

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“Sandstorm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sandstorm. Accessed 28 Jan. 2021.

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