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flood

[fluhd] / flʌd /




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Already, the bond market is struggling to absorb a flood of artificial-intelligence-linked debt, huge fiscal deficits and an economy hot enough to keep inflation above the central bank’s target.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

"Southern California... just got battered by offshore tropical cyclones, which led to flooding events already and beach erosion, so there's lots of anxiety about extra flood risk coming from El Nino and these waves."

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

Sanitation crews are also working to clear debris and shore up burn scar areas to mitigate flood risks, Mayor Karen Bass’ office said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

A combination of factors have contributed to rising yields lately, including a flood of debt issuance by both the U.S. government and money-hungry AI companies.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026

From this flood of volunteers, Shackleton began to pick a crew.

From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong

Residents in Skenfrith, Monmouthshire, have faced four major floods in the past six years.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

During emergencies, those facilities are converted into places of refuge from fires, floods or other disasters.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Over the years, families have reported that their homes and possessions had been destroyed by the floods.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

September is the peak of Thailand's rainy season, but many Bangkok residents said this year's floods seemed worse than previous ones.

From Barron's ● Sep. 28, 2026

Stopping the floods of the city seemed an impossible task.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin

The ancient stone Bessom Bridge flooded nearly 50 years ago when Wimbleball Reservoir was created at Exmoor National Park in Somerset.

From BBC ● Oct. 3, 2026

Hyperion failed in 2021 after human error and equipment failure flooded the plant, eventually pouring 17 million gallons of sewage into the ocean.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

To restore Nike’s premium image, Sparks is ending online-sales partnerships with major Chinese wholesalers that flooded the market with discounts.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

Thousands of homes in parts of Crawley have water supply issues and a number of roads have flooded after what police are describing as a "significant" leak.

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026

He had realized they were missing, he had followed them, and he had swum the flooded cavern.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack

"Southern California... just got battered by offshore tropical cyclones, which led to flooding events already and beach erosion, so there's lots of anxiety about extra flood risk coming from El Nino and these waves."

From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026

Internet sleuths also have started using AI to “unmask” suspects in high-profile cases, flooding tip lines with bad information.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

In 2019, about 25 homes were evacuated in the village following flooding and a power cut after heavy rain.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

The flooding prevented half the airline operator’s workforce from reaching Suvarnabhumi Airport, which led to delays and cancellations, he notes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

Even as he hit the floor, one of the cars started up behind him, flooding the back of the truck with its headlights.

From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz




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