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flood
nounas inoverwhelming flow, quantity
Example Sentences
As the skies unleashed six months of rain in February over North Queensland, Australia, many locals endured sleepless nights, unsure what level of flooding and damage they would wake up to.
There are concerns that the US crackdown could lead to cheap goods from China flooding into the UK.
Fox News’ court filing indicates that if the case goes to trial, the defense is likely to flood the zone with documentation of Smartmatic’s other legal problems over a number of years.
Olly Murs says scrutiny of his physique is "disappointing" and "absolutely madness" after pictures of his body before and after a fitness regime prompted a flood of reactions online and in the media.
Algal blooms can form due to low water circulation or after weather events like droughts, floods or hurricanes and can quickly proliferate in warm, nutrient-rich water, particularly if it’s loaded with phosphorus and nitrogen.
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nounas infalling large mass; sudden rush of large quantity
batheverbas inwash with water and, usually, soap
verbas inwash with water and, usually, soap
cascadenounas insomething falling, especially water
nounas insomething falling, especially water
cascadeverbas infall in a rush
verbas infall in a rush
cataclysmnounas indisaster
nounas indisaster
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