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hail

[heyl] / heɪl /








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Lightning, large hail and gusty winds are also possible.

From BBC Aug. 25, 2026

The accents there are as apt to hail from the South Shore of Long Island as from South Carolina.

From Slate Aug. 25, 2026

Insurance costs have gone up significantly as severe storms, hail and occasional tornadoes plow through the area, Helbig noted.

From MarketWatch Aug. 22, 2026

There are many candidates from the region, though Sall and Otunnu hail from Africa.

From Barron's Aug. 21, 2026

Frankie wanted to hail a hansom cab, but instead, I forced the two of us to walk to the nearest tram stop, the way Yakov would have done.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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