flood
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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
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
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
Evans said he expects a flood of cases seeking larger compensation in the coming months.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
Out there in the flood, Barry had discovered some powers of his own.
From "I Survived Hurricane Katrina, 2005" by Lauren Tarshis
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