deluge
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The decision arrives not a moment too soon for the online encyclopedia, which has seen a deluge of hallucination-prone A.I.-written articles since ChatGPT’s launch.
From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026
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
More than 5,000 people have been forced to flee their homes since a deluge late Monday caused landslides that buried dozens of people and unleashed flooding in the cities of Juiz de Fora and Uba.
From Barron's • Feb. 26, 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
Thinking that they could get a picture of the oncoming deluge, the pilot set down near the river.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
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