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gust

[guhst] / gʌst /


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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

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

But a gust of wind scattered the forms into the street, where bank security guards chased after them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 18, 2025

Our chain strains with each gust, but we hold tight.

From "The Last Cuentista" by Donna Barba Higuera




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