giant wave

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Videos shared online show a giant wave of water gushing through the area, submerging buildings along the path.

From BBC • Aug. 5, 2025

Eight people standing near a seawall in Ventura, California, Thursday were lashed by a giant wave crashing ashore, leading to their hospitalization.

From Washington Times • Dec. 29, 2023

“I wanted the house to have the look of a giant wave at the peak of its strength,” Gesner said in Lisa Germany’s boo, “Houses of the Sundown Sea: The Architectural Vision of Harry Gesner.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2023

Mr. Freire, 47, had starred in “Mad Dogs,” a 2016 documentary about his attempt with two other Brazilian surfers to conquer the giant wave “Jaws” in Hawaii.

From New York Times • Jan. 6, 2023

An overwhelming mix of shame, guilt and love wash over me like a giant wave.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler