tempest

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Haiti's Civil Protection Agency reported two people died and another was injured Thursday when the tempest triggered a landslide in the west of the island nation.

From Barron's • Oct. 25, 2025

For those not chronically online, however, this past week’s tempest over Wikipedia can be jolting—especially given the site’s objective to remain trustworthy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 4, 2025

An end to the Graeme Shinnie at left-back experiment, the veteran having being turned inside out in the tempest of Celtic's attack in recent weeks.

From BBC • May 24, 2025

So I hope that’s not just a ripple; I hope it’s the butterfly wings that start the tempest, leading more and more people to behave like socially conscious consumers.

From Salon • Jan. 28, 2025

Thunder split the air and the lightning bursts illuminated the churning, frothy tempest.

From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya