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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These sorts of laws have also led to a spate of horrifying examples of mob violence based on blasphemy accusations, targeting Muslims, Christians, and others, even as recently as a month ago.
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Sean Nelson, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
In response, OpenAI has embarked on a spate of recent technology product launches.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Back in Europe, regional leaders will converge in Copenhagen on Wednesday to discuss measures to bolster the continent’s security, following a recent spate of airspace incursions in countries including Denmark, Poland, Romania and Estonia.
—Tasmin Lockwood,chloe Taylor, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
In its 2024 edition, the festival inaugurated the Country of Honor, with Palestine holding that distinction and programming featuring a spate of Palestinian films.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
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Sean Nelson, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
In response, OpenAI has embarked on a spate of recent technology product launches.
—Dave Smith, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2025
Back in Europe, regional leaders will converge in Copenhagen on Wednesday to discuss measures to bolster the continent’s security, following a recent spate of airspace incursions in countries including Denmark, Poland, Romania and Estonia.
—Tasmin Lockwood,chloe Taylor, CNBC, 1 Oct. 2025
In its 2024 edition, the festival inaugurated the Country of Honor, with Palestine holding that distinction and programming featuring a spate of Palestinian films.
—Essie Assibu, Variety, 30 Sep. 2025
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“Spate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spate. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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: a sudden flood or rush
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