autumnal
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Thick, tough evergreen needles are specially adapted to withstand drought and cold, but the thinner, broader leaves of deciduous trees cannot survive such harsh conditions and so go out in a blaze of autumnal glory.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
This band of rain and cloud will usher in much cooler air, setting the scene for a distinctly autumnal Wednesday.
From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026
A powerful autumnal storm lashed the heavily populated US Northeast corridor on Sunday with wind, rain and large waves, knocking out power for thousands and killing at least one person.
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026
Something’s in the air this fall — and it’s not just the autumnal chill.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
Bobby loved Yugoslavia because of the superstar status accorded him by its chess adherents, and, on a delightful autumnal day, he entered the tournament hall at Lake Bled primed to play.
From "Endgame" by Frank Brady
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