wave
Example Sentences
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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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Vocabulary lists containing wave
Waves and Wave Properties - Introductory
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Waves and Wave Properties - Middle School
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Earth Science - Middle School
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