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avalanche

[av-uh-lanch, -lahnch] / ˈæv əˌlæntʃ, -ˌlɑntʃ /
NOUN
falling large mass; sudden rush of large quantity
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Kroenke’s teams, including the Rams, Nuggets, and Avalanche, have won multiple championships over the past five years.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

The Golden Knights will move on to the Western Conference final with the Colorado Avalanche next week while the Ducks will move on to summer.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Kings captain Anze Kopitar plays his final NHL shift in Game 4 against the Colorado Avalanche.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

When Toews scored less than three minutes later, the Avalanche had the biggest lead of the series and the rout was on.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

When El and I were in elementary school, Lucy would take us to Avalanche Snocones.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy




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