- plural of tornado.
tornadoes
Example Sentences
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France sees several dozen tornadoes of varying intensity each year, according to weather agency Meteo-France.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
On average, France experiences several dozen tornadoes per year, according to the country's national weather service Météo-France.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
Insurance costs have gone up significantly as severe storms, hail and occasional tornadoes plow through the area, Helbig noted.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 22, 2026
Slepcevic, who comes from a family of builders and has three decades of experience working in areas hit hard by hurricanes and tornadoes, said he was aghast by the lack of coordination.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 9, 2026
Seconds later, three venti appeared—dark air spirits swirling like miniature tornadoes laced with lightning.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
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