gale force
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South Africa has been hit by heavy snow, rains and gale force winds that have claimed the lives of a further five people in a road accident, and have left nearly 500,000 homes without electricity.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2025
A near gale force wind is blasting into Scotland.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2025
But, other times that light breeze is more like a gale force along the shore.
From Salon • Apr. 25, 2025
Additionally, winds over the water may reach gale force at times creating dangerous boating conditions.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2025
There were many doors and giant entrance ways, and the wind gusts sometimes reached gale force.
From "The Princess Bride" by William Goldman
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