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stampede

[stam-peed] / stæmˈpid /


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The last major dispute erupted in 2015, when 464 Iranians were among 2,300 pilgrims killed in a stampede -- one of the hajj's biggest tragedies -- prompting accusations between Riyadh and Tehran.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

Celebrities no longer guarantee a stampede at the virtual box office, but one encouraging development is the range of big-named actors delivering powerhouse performances in plays that were anything but vanity showcases.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

According to these reports, there’s not only a stampede back to the churches by the young, but it’s being led by a surprising cohort: Gen Z men.

From Salon • May 4, 2026

The SOX’s stampede is a key component of the momentum trade’s resurgence, Krinsky argues, referring to a strategy of adding to holdings of stocks that already have strong upward price trends.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

I could feel the trailer sway from side to side, as if a stampede of rhinos marched down the narrow aisle.

From "The Epic Fail of Arturo Zamora" by Pablo Cartaya




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