spate
Example Sentences
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Lilly the llama was bought as a guard by the farmer to help protect his sheep after a spate of dog attacks in the past five years.
From BBC
There has been a spate of reported shark attacks along Australia's east coast in the past week, three of them in Sydney.
From BBC
As the cultural phenomenon approaches its 30th birthday on 27 February - a spate of thefts has been reported recently across England, targeting gaming stores that sell the world-famous trading cards.
From BBC
The rapid spate of incidents triggered local and international alarm, with dozens of beaches closed amid fear of further attacks.
From BBC
The spate of moves is made all the more remarkable by the caliber of some of the coaches now looking for new jobs.
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
