torrent
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Two weeks ago, another surge barreled down—this one bigger and faster, an unstoppable torrent of water, ice, rock, mud and horror.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
Jackie died last month after a weeks-long battle with a mysterious illness, setting off a torrent of heart-wrenching tributes and messages from her devoted fans who hailed from around the globe.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
At first blush, this torrent of spending is a little odd.
From Salon ● Sep. 2, 2026
Like many survivors, Tamang's family had only minutes to escape the torrent of water and debris that roared through their village, leaving them little chance to gather belongings.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
For his own part, Oppie was profoundly stimulated by the torrent of experimental results from Lawrence’s magnificent machine.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
Survivors of massive flash floods in Nepal have recounted how they saw their loved ones disappear into torrents of mud.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
The exact sequence of events is still unclear, but on Wednesday morning, torrents of water and debris crashed downstream on both sides of the border.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
In the corridors, torrents of water poured from broken pipes.
From Barron's ● Apr. 25, 2026
For Chris Quinn, the editor of local publications Cleveland.com and the Plain Dealer, AI tools have helped tame other torrents facing the industry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 2026
On Sunday, August 25, a savage storm hit the city, bringing winds and torrents of rain.
From "An American Plague: The True and Terrifying Story of the Yellow Fever Epidemic of 1793" by Jim Murphy
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