torrent
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Two weeks ago, another surge barreled down—this one bigger and faster, an unstoppable torrent of water, ice, rock, mud and horror.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
Other examples of remarkable fortitude have emerged from Nepal, including Rajendra Dawadi, a school principal who quickly ordered an evacuation as the torrent approached, saving hundreds of students' lives.
From Barron's ● Sep. 6, 2026
Jackie died last month after a weeks-long battle with a mysterious illness, setting off a torrent of heart-wrenching tributes and messages from her devoted fans who hailed from around the globe.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
At first blush, this torrent of spending is a little odd.
From Salon ● Sep. 2, 2026
As the torrent passed through his fingers it turned dark green.
From "The Son of Neptune" by Rick Riordan
The exact sequence of events is still unclear, but on Wednesday morning, torrents of water and debris crashed downstream on both sides of the border.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
Videos shared by Nepal police and others on social media showed torrents of muddy water crashing through mountain valleys in the Himalayan district bordering China.
From Barron's ● Aug. 26, 2026
For Chris Quinn, the editor of local publications Cleveland.com and the Plain Dealer, AI tools have helped tame other torrents facing the industry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 2026
Heavy rainfall sent torrents of mud down hillsides and into residential areas.
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2025
Out on the water, fires burned, oils somehow ignited and blazing despite the torrents.
From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi
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