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flood

[fluhd] / flʌd /




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Graft has long been a problem in the Philippines but the flood control case has stood out due to the sums involved.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

More frequent losses from disasters, in part driven by climate change and increased development in danger-prone areas, are also triggering more claims that aren’t covered by the policies, such as for flood damage, insurers say.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Adjacent to that space is the dining room, which boasts enough space for a large table and is situated next to French doors, allowing natural light to flood inside.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

Lawyers anticipate most will not be settled, unleashing a flood of lawsuits starting this summer.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

It was too far to swim to through the poisonous flood.

From "I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005" by Lauren Tarshis




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