spate
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But a recent spate of attacks by Yemen's Houthi fighters on Saudi tankers using the alternative waterway has further heightened the risks.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
Digital sales now account for the vast majority of game revenue - but the recent spate of outages have lead some to hope games companies may begin to rethink their strategy.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 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
The trial is the latest case seeking justice for a spate of similar thefts in recent years from libraries across Europe, suspected to be the work of an organised network.
From Barron's ● Jun. 9, 2026
A spate of loud but indistinct shouting drew us all out onto the balcony.
From "Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution" by Ji-li Jiang
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