gust

Example Sentences

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“There’s 30% to 40% chance of thunderstorms on Monday. We could see damaging wind gusts, intense rainfall, water spouts or brief, weak tornadoes.”

From Los Angeles Times

With gusting winds at the seaside course's signature 18th hole keeping balls wobbling and rolling out of position, Bhatia endured a hefty wait before missing a seven-foot birdie putt and closing with a par.

From Barron's

Through Tuesday, heavy bursts of rain, severe thunderstorms and damaging wind gusts are possible.

From Los Angeles Times

I took a deep breath, filled my stomach up with air, and then made my muscles squeeze it out, so it pushed a big gust of wind over my voice box and out my mouth.

From Literature

On top of the wet conditions, some strong winds will accompany the storm, especially in the mountain areas where gusts are expected to reach 30 mph to 50 mph.

From Los Angeles Times