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Noun
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Without inundation, the eggs will dry up.—
Nathan Rott,
NPR,
27 May 2026 -
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s new daily sargassum inundation risk map shows high risk levels of sargassum along the Florida Keys on Thursday, May 21.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2026
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The investment surge of the Roaring Twenties—driven by the mass adoption of the automobile, the expansion of the electricity grid, and a construction boom in housing—was another.—
Fortune,
Fortune,
2 June 2026
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Robinson was also a catalyst in TCU making the NCAA Tournament, as his insertion into the starting lineup against a top-five Iowa State team in February was the start of the last-season surge that took TCU off the bubble.—
Steven Johnson
June 2,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 2026
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Over the last week, Indonesia’s Finance Ministry has purchased roughly $113 million of government bonds each day to tame the bond market and limit capital outflows.—
William Pesek,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Chinese deeptech Winnie Wu, head of APAC equity strategy at BofA Global Research, said that, despite outflows from China into South Korea and Taiwan, the country is better positioned from a flow perspective.—
Michael Considine,
CNBC,
20 May 2026
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When heavy rain occurs, there is a potential for flooding, particularly in areas that are low-lying or prone to floods.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 June 2026
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The result is a relentless flood of advice that derives its authority not from expertise but from personal testimony, endlessly reinforcing the idea that your feelings are your most important parenting instrument.—
Nina Bandelj,
Chicago Tribune,
6 June 2026
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Donations fill every room Staff and volunteers say they are overwhelmed by the outpouring of clothing, shoes, baby items, bedding, and other essentials.—
Dawn White,
CBS News,
31 May 2026
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Arsenal touched down in Budapest in high spirits, having clinched the Premier League for the first time in 22 years and witnessed an outpouring of wild celebration from north London to far beyond.—
Amy Lawrence,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Last weekend's Coke 600 was a washout from start to finish.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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While not a washout like the past weekend, keep your umbrella on standby as passing showers and storms will be moving through the area during the first half of the day.—
Bill Kelly,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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Deputy Public Defender Carlos Bido said in court that Perry is retired and received an honorable discharge from the military.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Knowledge of the new pathway for student loan discharge is still limited.—
John Csiszar,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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For children ages four and up, there’s the Adventure Zone kids club with indoor slides and arts and crafts, while fish feeding and guided nature walks happen at the Eco Centre.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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At the water’s edge, a boathouse doubles as a lakeside lounge — a place to dry off, pour a drink, and watch the lake traffic slide by.—
David Caraccio,
Sacbee.com,
1 June 2026
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“Engulfment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/engulfment. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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