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gust

[guhst] / gʌst /


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Large areas affected by the fire still contained active or smouldering hotspots requiring constant monitoring, as even a strong gust of wind could trigger fresh outbreaks, the spokesman said.

From Barron's Aug. 4, 2026

Yes, along with the loss comes a predictable gust of Schadenfreude from the Duke-despising public.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 30, 2026

This looks plowable with near-blizzard conditions south/west of MSP by late Sunday as winds gust to 40 mph.

From Salon Dec. 27, 2025

“They do not charge in from outside and batter like a gust of wind or a wall of water,” he wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 18, 2025

A sudden gust almost blew it off its hinges.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein




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