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swamp

[swomp] / swɒmp /




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Even then there is a high chance the fire will reappear, like a smoking revenant, fed by hidden fuel buried in the invisible depths of the peat swamp.

From BBC Sep. 6, 2026

The swamp hen, known by its scientific name, Porphyrio martinica, is mostly found along the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean as well as parts of South America.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 27, 2026

The remains came from both native and introduced animals, including cows, kangaroos, emus, sheep, pigs, dingoes, rabbits, possums, quolls and swamp rats.

From Science Daily Aug. 4, 2026

Even tiny gains from AI produce social benefits that swamp a $900 billion investment.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

Brackish water spurted at his hooves, but Taran guided the powerful stallion along what seemed a chain of submerged islands, never stopping even when he reached the far side of the swamp.

From "The Black Cauldron" by Lloyd Alexander

The world-renowned site features iron carbonate concretions that formed some 309 million years ago, fossilizing within them ancient creatures that had once thrived in the area's lush swamps, shallow seas and river deltas.

From Barron's Jun. 18, 2026

To conduct the study, Koparde and his team had to hike to remote locations and through difficult terrain, like moss-covered riverbanks and mangrove swamps.

From BBC May 2, 2026

Water was scarce; wetlands and lakes turned into swamps through soil erosion and overuse.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 20, 2026

If you’re new to her work, here is where to start with Groff’s sprawling canon, which spans from steamy Florida swamps to medieval abbeys with a gift for the unexpected.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 26, 2026

Many of our number still speak with joy of our victory in the swamps securing the avenues to this town.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson

But as the pandemic wore on and e-commerce boomed, the industry became swamped and additional small- to mid-size carriers entered the market.

From MarketWatch Aug. 28, 2026

I was not surprised by recent news that online classes have become swamped by artificial intelligence cheating, eroding academic integrity.

From Salon Aug. 24, 2026

Three hours into the tour, investigators alleged Hernandez-Umana attempted to speed through swell during a U-turn and swamped the bow.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

"Women get swamped with messages, so any woman who messaged me showed real interest," they said.

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

Inside Natalie’s hoodie, Churro coughed and squirmed, swamped but not drowned.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz

With more than a billion internet users, India is grappling with AI-generated disinformation swamping social media.

From Barron's Feb. 17, 2026

“Rashomon” begins in that torrential downpour, swamping the men who huddle for shelter beneath the pillars of the ancient gate.

From The Wall Street Journal Oct. 17, 2025

Pictures show the deep flood waters swamping bridges and fast moving water swirling down roads.

From BBC Jul. 4, 2025

The worst flu season in years is swamping California, prompting a renewed surge in hospitalizations as officials warn the disease could continue circulating at high levels for weeks to come.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 11, 2025

Waves crashed against it, swamping it for a moment before surging away, leaving it bold and grimly reaching upward.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda




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