tornado
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That rain and gusty winds also could bring small hail and the possibility of a waterspout or small tornado, according to the weather service.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
The Branch County Sheriff's Office said a tornado near Union City in the southern part of the state killed three people and left 12 injured, according to multiple media outlets.
From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026
After software stocks fell on fears that AI would render those firms’ offerings obsolete, the tornado swept through other supposedly vulnerable sectors, notably financial services, commercial real estate, trucking, and logistics.
From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026
"She is a chaos tornado when she wants to be - there is never a dull moment and she is such a sweet-natured girl, she has brought so much joy to our lives," she said.
From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026
Stray bolts of magical energy from the wands were flying around her on all sides, along with several small trees and huge clumps of earth that had been sent into flight by the tornado winds.
From "Half Upon a Time" by James Riley
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