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tidal wave

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Definition of tidal wave

as in surge

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Recent Examples of tidal wave Walk inside the Art of Fútbol, a new exhibit powered by the Museum of Graffiti, and those same feelings come rushing at you like a tidal wave. — Miami Herald, 16 June 2026 And those vying for the few open positions are up against a tidal wave of competition. — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 11 June 2026 Nor does freedom of speech seem an unambiguous value as a tidal wave of toxic disinformation washes over the republic in its 250th year. — Wyatt Williams, Harpers Magazine, 2 June 2026 Then-President Joe Biden’s party lost nine seats and control of the House that year — not a political tidal wave as many pundits predicted, but a defeat nonetheless. — Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 30 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for tidal wave

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Andrey Rudakov | Bloomberg | Getty Images The surge in trading volume on Kalshi and Polymarket last fall drove Deneau to become a full-time prediction market trader.

— Ananya Chetia,Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 1 Aug. 2026
For many, the massive border crossing this week recalled a similar surge at Ceuta in 2021.

— Michael Loria, USA Today, 1 Aug. 2026

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The quake struck Tuesday afternoon in Kumamoto prefecture on Japan’s southern main island of Kyushu at a relatively shallow depth of 6 miles, prompting tsunami warnings and evacuation from coastal areas.

— Mithil Aggarwal, NBC news, 29 July 2026
Japan's Meteorological Agency briefly issued and later lifted a tsunami advisory for parts of Kyushu.

— Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of tsunami

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That started happening shortly after Juliana’s death, but the recent Observer investigation seems to have triggered a swell of response.

— Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
Forecasters warned that those seeking to escape the heat with a trip to the beach should take care, as a large south swell from Hurricane Genevieve will continue to result in big waves.

— Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

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