unleashed

Example Sentences

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When a massive earthquake struck off Russia's Kamchatka Peninsula in late July, it unleashed a tsunami that raced across the Pacific Ocean.

From Science Daily • Jun. 25, 2026

The D.A.’s request Wednesday for another six-month delay unleashed an immediate backlash among victims, who had expected to receive their payments earlier this year and have grown weary of repeated delays.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

With more than 100 goals combined across club and country last season, France unleashed four of the game's best attackers in their final World Cup warm-up on Monday.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Thursday's move would mark the first time the Frankfurt-based institution has increased rates since September 2023, as it battled a historic surge in inflation unleashed by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

"It started when he unleashed Abubu, the Sky Cutter. It'll be a full-blown hurricane soon."

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda