spate
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The latest spate of civil actions could tie the city up in costly litigation for years to come.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
Hong Kong has seen a spate of blockbuster IPOs from Chinese AI-related companies seeking overseas funds in the city.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
House delegation will experience high turnover come 2027, as a spate of retirements, redistricting-related changes and competitive races have the potential to remake the state’s footprint in Washington.
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026
Following the relentless spate of Russian attacks, Zaporizhzhia city council met in an underground shelter to discuss the worsening situation.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Many veterans, too, seemed affected by the flurry of departures, and maybe as a direct result, there was a fresh spate of rumours of the sort Chrissie and Rodney had spoken about in Norfolk.
From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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