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gust

[guhst] / gʌst /


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Large areas affected by the fire still contained active or smouldering hotspots requiring constant monitoring, as even a strong gust of wind could trigger fresh outbreaks, the spokesman said.

From Barron's Aug. 4, 2026

These days central bankers would meet such unwonted affordability with a gust of money-printing.

From The Wall Street Journal May 29, 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

Another strong gust, and the fire burst into life.

From "Willodeen" by Katherine Applegate




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