spate

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The recent spate of higher international oil prices are also expected to reaccelerate inflation and further weigh on consumers.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

In a previous interview, Luna referred to the spate of death at the start of the year as a “kick in the groin.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

Private-fund managers, including Blackstone, Apollo Global Management and Blue Owl, have blamed fearmongering about a recent spate of corporate bankruptcies, like that of automotive supplier First Brands, for the surge of withdrawals.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 3, 2026

Often referred to as “living drugs,” they have driven a spate of acquisitions at larger companies.

From Barron's • Feb. 23, 2026

Soon she stood on a great stone bridge that spanned the river, which was in spate.

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks