avalanche
Example Sentences
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But after what one news outlet called “an avalanche of opposition from climate groups,” party leadership blocked the vote.
When snow falls in extreme storms as opposed to steadily over the course of the season, it increases the risk of avalanches and can force resorts to stop running lifts due to safety concerns.
From Los Angeles Times
The avalanche of advertising for sports betting has also triggered a backlash, to the point where the gambling industry and most major professional sports leagues adopted stronger standards for their own advertisements.
From Washington Times
One industry executive described the cascade of regulations as “an avalanche” and “unprecedented” in stringency and scope.
From Washington Times
The dangers of guiding climbers to the world’s highest peak, with the ever-present possibility of falls, avalanches and extreme weather, are evident.
From New York Times
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