gust
Example Sentences
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A strong gust can break apart a flock.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026
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
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
Creativity is not a fragile candle threatened by a gust of wind.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 10, 2025
I duck and glance over my shoulder, but none of them are awake; Mom has turned in her sleep, the air leaving her lungs in a heavy gust.
From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day
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