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flooding

[fluhd-ing] / ˈflʌd ɪŋ /
NOUN
excess of liquid
Synonyms
STRONGEST
STRONG


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But Iranian money soon came flooding back, according to Binance compliance reports and people familiar with the activity.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

From several centimeters to several meters, this flooding is generally characterized by several waves, and the first waves are not necessarily the largest.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

The viral posts reflect how some influencers seek to profit from a disinformation trend researchers call "real story fakes" -- flooding the internet with sensational AI fabrications about a real story gaining public attention.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

"Yes, there are a lot of Chinese firms that are actually flooding the market," he said.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

This is when all of the memories come flooding in.

From "Betty Before X" by Ilyasah Shabazz and Renée Watson




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