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whirlwind

adjective as in very fast

noun as in mass of rapidly rotating air

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At that point, back in 2005, the whirlwind from Moscow knew he was 894 goals short of Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record.

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The pair have fond memories of their whirlwind romance in the 1990s, which led to them getting married and having a baby within two years.

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You've finally figured out how to use the washing machine, your flatmates are starting to feel like friends, and the whirlwind of freshers' week is behind you.

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There has been no whirlwind blowing through the City Ground despite the frustrations.

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While their interaction at the reveal seemed to go well, albeit somewhat awkward considering the whirlwind circumstances, a few hours later, Suzuki was summoned by production to meet with McIntosh.

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