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tidal waves

noun

plural of tidal wave

as in seas

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Smaller regions are also making their case; leaders of mountainous Gunma prefecture, located a short train ride from Tokyo, say they are best suited to keep the government running in the event of a tsunami.

— Whitney Eulich, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Sep. 2026
Her nonprofit responded to the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami, the 2010 Haiti earthquake, wildfires in Hawaii and California and hurricanes in Florida, according to Thompson.

— Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of tsunamis

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Anniversaries, national commemorations and milestone celebrations generate surges of awareness and donor interest.

— Stewart McLaurin, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2026
The tech trade While the QQQ, SMH and Mag7 are underperforming, there have been big surges in cybersecurity, software and memory stock over the summer.

— Frank Holland, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of surges

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Just like the Grammy winner’s pants, their voluminous fabric billows around the legs, transforming any fall outfit into an elegant silhouette.

— Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2026
An American flag billows above the gray-shingle cottage, while the waves of Nantucket Harbor lap in a comforting rhythm.

— Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2026

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