wave
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Now, her European reign has been ended by talented Swiss 22-year-old Audrey Werro, and a fresh wave of world-class rivals appear set to define the next chapter of Hodgkinson's story.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
We sat and chatted about marriage, my possibly newfound feelings around it, her separation from her own husband, and dear God, how insufferable the L.A. heat wave was becoming.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
Yet, when a convenient windfall materializes, analysts eagerly wave it through to boost the bottom line.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
Below is their list of standout stocks — featuring those that are part of the “well-trodden AI-infrastructure story which, at least temporarily, got so popular that it suffered from a wave of profit-taking,” BofA wrote.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 14, 2026
I’m hit with a musty, mouldy smell and another wave of disappointment.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
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Footage of the rescue shows one of the boys sat on the top of the front of the jet ski while the rest of the vehicle is submerged beneath choppy waves.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Authorities have not reported any casualties, but said tsunami waves between 19 and 30 centimetres have been detected.
From Barron's ● Aug. 15, 2026
Its red-white-and-blue website shows the Statue of Liberty and a person wearing a cowboy hat striding with a partner through amber waves of grain.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
“But we are into the time of year now when El Niño’s impacts could be felt any time; this initial impact should be due to coastal trapped waves coming from the south,” Jacox said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
Already the edges of the ice where the waves struck were honeycombed and streaked with yellow.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
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As I stood in the shrubbery near her window, Cindy waved her hand this way and that, directing me from inside about the best spot for the feeding station.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
He waved to the crowd of nearly 700 lining the street in support.
From Salon ● Aug. 12, 2026
The crowd waved signs and cheered again as Wade Crowfoot, California’s secretary for natural resources, stepped up to speak.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 11, 2026
Zhang Xue wept with joy and furiously waved a Chinese flag as he watched his company's superbike scream across the finish line four seconds ahead of competitors in only its third world championship race.
From Barron's ● Aug. 9, 2026
I waved to them from the door, watching Celia’s face change as she looked at Maeve.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
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Fans have shown up waving Trans Pride flags.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
Amy Fairman, from campaign group River Action, said: "Ofwat waving through yet more water bill hikes is an insult."
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
"Let Dinorah come out," protesters chanted, waving Venezuelan flags high above their heads.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
Imagine what they could do with clips of Skubal waving to fans in a championship parade.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2026
I picked up the pail by the wire handle and ducked out the doorway, waving my other hand so they could see me across the field.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
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