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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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The comment marks the latest policy fault line for Republicans, who must resolve a spate of disagreements over Medicaid, green energy tax credits, and more before the bill can be sent to Trump’s desk.
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David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 5 June 2025
Still, these services are becoming more and more prevalent of late, with BNPL firm Affirm inking a deal with Costco and Klarna partnering with DoorDash, the latter prompting a spate of memes about U.S. consumers financing their burritos.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 3 June 2025
In recent months, the U.S. has experienced a spate of violent attacks allegedly motivated by pro-Palestinian sentiment, including assaults targeting Jewish gatherings and officials.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
Detectives first began investigating Brand in September 2023, after receiving a spate of allegations brought against him by multiple women.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 30 May 2025
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David Sivak, The Washington Examiner, 5 June 2025
Still, these services are becoming more and more prevalent of late, with BNPL firm Affirm inking a deal with Costco and Klarna partnering with DoorDash, the latter prompting a spate of memes about U.S. consumers financing their burritos.
—Ryan Ermey, CNBC, 3 June 2025
In recent months, the U.S. has experienced a spate of violent attacks allegedly motivated by pro-Palestinian sentiment, including assaults targeting Jewish gatherings and officials.
—Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 June 2025
Detectives first began investigating Brand in September 2023, after receiving a spate of allegations brought against him by multiple women.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 30 May 2025
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“Spate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spate. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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: a sudden flood or rush
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