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
Friday's statements came a day after a cyclone in western Australia triggered outages at two of the world's largest LNG plants, adding further pressure to the global market.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
Snell said this event “has certainly met bomb cyclone criteria perfectly,” adding the storm dropped 41 millibars in 24 hours between 7 a.m.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026
Madagascar's new leader, Colonel Michael Randrianirina, called for "international solidarity", saying on Wednesday the cyclone had "ravaged up to 75 percent of Toamasina and surrounds".
From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026
A cyclone of white smoke whirls above the table.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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