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flood

[fluhd] / flʌd /




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Despite conflict, oil prices remain below $100, as traders anticipate a potential flood of crude if the Strait of Hormuz reopens.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Trees play a key role in tackling climate change by "absorbing carbon, cutting pollution, reducing flood risk and cooling built-up areas during hot weather", a spokesperson added.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Communities also tend to be suspicious of outsiders who suddenly flood in to treat what they say is an emergency but that many locals see as a spectacular misuse of resources.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

On top of that, there are the inevitable disasters, be they earthquake, fire or flood, the latter quite possibly exacerbated this winter by what may be an epic El Niño.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

The street looked like a river, and she could see cars and boats stacked up against a flood control gate.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz




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