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avalanche

[av-uh-lanch, -lahnch] / ˈæv əˌlæntʃ, -ˌlɑntʃ /
NOUN
falling large mass; sudden rush of large quantity
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Kroenke’s teams, including the Rams, Nuggets, and Avalanche, have won multiple championships over the past five years.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Kings captain Anze Kopitar plays his final NHL shift in Game 4 against the Colorado Avalanche.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

The Kings have given the Colorado Avalanche a battle but are on the verge of going out in the first round for the fifth straight season.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

But Avalanche defenseman Cale Makar was called for hooking Byfield from behind on the play, setting up a penalty shot.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

When El and I were in elementary school, Lucy would take us to Avalanche Snocones.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy




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