as in flood
a great flow of water or of something that overwhelms
that uncensored remark brought a Niagara of angry calls to the television station
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There will be a flood of stories on all fronts of the smartphone world, with the use of artificial intelligence likely one of the hottest topics alongside new phones being launched, previewed, or in the late stages of design.—
Ewan Spence,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026 -
The entire expanse floods with light, because there’s nothing to block it in the steppe.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Jan. 2026
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On Monday, dozens more congressional Democrats agreed to join as co-sponsors of legislation seeking to impeach Noem, amid the torrent of negative headlines and controversy.—
Jennifer Jacobs,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Among a torrent of new policies that changed the landscape for seeking American citizenship, the administration also rescinded guidance on where ICE arrests could happen, leading to raids at schools, hospitals and places of worship.—
Hugh Son,
CNBC,
21 Jan. 2026
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“Niagara.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/Niagara. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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