cyclone
Example Sentences
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The cyclone, which triggered floods and mudslides, caused an estimated $4.1 billion in damage, according to the World Bank.
From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026
A strong cyclone has affected liquefied natural gas plants in Australia, potentially adding more pressure to a market already reeling from massive supply disruption caused by war in the Middle East.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
At least 38 people were killed when a cyclone slammed into Madagascar's second-largest city this week, authorities said Thursday, as Mozambique braced for the storm's arrival.
From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026
At least 20 people have died after a powerful cyclone struck Madagascar, says the disaster authority in the Indian Ocean island.
From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026
Crooked between the trunk and a branch, a sort of gray paper cyclone contained a circular hole about an inch in diameter.
From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green
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