deluge

Example Sentences

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In one town, the slurry knocked out a hydropower project, adding even more water to the deluge as it joined the Teesta, a Himalayan river known for its sinewy twists and turns.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Before the deluge of Scottish tries there was another examination of Scotland's resolve.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

They are among 26,000 flood survivors still displaced after a monsoon deluge struck their villages on Sumatra island last year.

From Barron's • Feb. 25, 2026

The ultimate authority on how to handle the deluge of media inquiries was Mayor Karen Bass, according to an internal email reviewed by The Times.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

The river surged, releasing a fresh deluge of water, catching the girl’s wings like wind in a kite.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman