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onslaught

[on-slawt, awn-] / ˈɒnˌslɔt, ˈɔn- /


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In April, Hyundai Motor Group president and CEO, José Muñoz, unveiled the company’s new-product onslaught in the U.S., with 22 new or revised models through 2030.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

Brynne Nally replaced Tinsley on the mound and gave up a two-run home run before the Bruins finally stopped the Lancers’ onslaught.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2026

They also face an onslaught from Chinese carmakers, whose rapidly advancing technical prowess and low production costs pose major risks to global rivals.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

"Pakistan's ability to weather the initial Indian onslaught played to its strategic advantage, even though it is less clear what would have happened if the conflict had continued," Markey told the BBC.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

I pressed onward, leaping from platform to platform, attacking in midair, dodging the relentless onslaught of blobs, skeletons, snakes, mummies, minotaurs, and yes, ninjas.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline




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