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flood

[fluhd] / flʌd /




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Researchers believe both died at the same time, possibly during a flash flood or mudslide.

From Science Daily Jul. 30, 2026

“Naturally, investors are panicking that we’re about to see cheap domestic supply flood a market that’s been overheating for months,” Nic Puckrin, founder of Coin Bureau and a cross-asset analyst, said in emailed comments.

From MarketWatch Jul. 28, 2026

The declines have deepened after SpaceX postponed a test launch of its Starship rocket and as investors anticipate a flood of shares being freed from lockup restrictions in early August.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 23, 2026

Then at 12:50 a.m., reports of a traffic collision began to flood into CHP dispatchers, with witnesses saying a vehicle was on fire.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 21, 2026

Between the armor, the force from their charge, and the brute strength of the cows, the flood easily knocks Benefo’s house down.

From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer

Instead, the sprinkler system activates and floods the entire house, turning a contained problem into widespread damage.

From Science Daily Jul. 20, 2026

Speeding up the process can be life-saving, with such forecasts being essential for everything from agriculture and hydropower to protecting people from natural hazards like floods, storms and landslides.

From Barron's Jul. 20, 2026

But much of the promised assistance never arrived, and a lack of roads and recurring floods made it difficult to sell his produce.

From BBC Jul. 19, 2026

The floods come a year after the region was ravaged by floodwaters over the Fourth of July weekend in a disaster that killed more than 100 people, including 27 campers and counselors at Camp Mystic.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 16, 2026

I hear the whoosh of the little girl's blood racing through her body, and the thrum of her pulse floods my ears.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton

Residents flooded stations of the Kyiv subway, which have doubled as shelters during the war.

From Barron's Jul. 30, 2026

Ukrainians who flooded the streets this month to protest the dismissal of the nation’s popular defense minister came out with their little children and pets.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 28, 2026

Organizers canceled the remainder of the Pride festivities and evening concert as emergency responders flooded the area and authorities secured the scene.

From Salon Jul. 26, 2026

The reservoir is a flooded 19th Century colliery that was repurposed to supply water to Port Talbot Docks, and is now famous for its striking turquoise colour.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

Suddenly Torak’s mind flooded clear and he knew what to do.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver

On the heels of the success of GLP-1s like Ozempic, other peptide treatments are flooding the marketplace—and advertising spaces.

From Slate Jul. 30, 2026

Stronger atmospheric rivers would raise the threat of flooding and infrastructure damage.

From Science Daily Jul. 28, 2026

Lifted by a spirited second-quarter showing, Mayo emerged for the second half and continued to rattle Kerry, shutting down space and flooding forward in numbers.

From BBC Jul. 26, 2026

While extra rain can bring flooding and landslide risks, it can also keep vegetation moist, lowering the potential for wildfires.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 22, 2026

Natalie and her mother dodged the broken glass on the floor and tried to right the mattress, but a river of brown water started gushing in under the door, flooding the room.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz




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