gust

Example Sentences

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Yes, along with the loss comes a predictable gust of Schadenfreude from the Duke-despising public.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

This looks plowable with near-blizzard conditions south/west of MSP by late Sunday as winds gust to 40 mph.

From Salon • Dec. 27, 2025

They yank open industrial-grade zippers, unleashing a gust of helium, and dive chest-first onto the collapsing character.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 25, 2025

Dr Hurley hopes they all take their time as that means "they'll be stronger and more capable"; an ill-timed gust of wind could blow them into a window or they could land badly.

From BBC • Nov. 7, 2025

I said, hoping the volume would blow her away like a gust of wind.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri