spate

Example Sentences

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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

A spate of fires and disasters has befallen the city's historic architecture over the years, raising questions about whether these are freak accidents or a symptom of wider issues.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

The spate of alleged fraud traces back to the private-credit surge that followed the onset of Covid in 2020, first in corporate debt, then in asset-backed lending.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

A few seedy giants of the Strong Arm, who had been captured by the Orkney faction, turned up and said their homage, but the Lancelot contingent was a spate.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White