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wave

[weyv] / weɪv /




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A new wave of settlers – pastoralist-farmers hailing ultimately from the Russian steppe – began to infiltrate the Rhine area in the form of the Corded Ware culture.

From Science Daily • May 30, 2026

The 27-year-old Doncic, who was born in Slovenia and started his professional career with Real Madrid in Spain, is part of a recent wave of international stars taking over the NBA.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

SpaceX’s adoption of arbitration may trigger a wave of individual arbitration adoptions for Texas companies going public and thus spur new IPOs.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

In a country that has continually produced some of the world's biggest music stars, the lineup announcement had triggered a wave of mockery on social media.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

I wave my hand to get Kumu Whitman’s attention.

From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila




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