Examples of spate in a Sentence
A spate of books on the subject have come out recently.
There was a spate of corporate mergers in the 1980s.
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Serious encounters with alligators remain relatively rare, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission data, but the recent spate of attacks has prompted new warnings from local authorities.
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Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
The facilities are a critical part of the behavioral health safety net, but a spate of injuries and 17 deaths drew scrutiny from state lawmakers last year.
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Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
Ma, Shen, and Xie’s proof has already generated a spate of further progress.
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Leila Sloman,
Quanta Magazine,
26 June 2026
This past Juneteenth weekend saw a spate of shooting incidents that underscored a disturbing trend.
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The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
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Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
The facilities are a critical part of the behavioral health safety net, but a spate of injuries and 17 deaths drew scrutiny from state lawmakers last year.
—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
Ma, Shen, and Xie’s proof has already generated a spate of further progress.
—
Leila Sloman,
Quanta Magazine,
26 June 2026
This past Juneteenth weekend saw a spate of shooting incidents that underscored a disturbing trend.
—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
25 June 2026
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“Spate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spate. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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spate
noun
: a sudden flood or rush
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