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hurricane

[hur-i-keyn, huhr-, -kuhn] / ˈhɜr ɪˌkeɪn, ˈhʌr-, -kən /


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The upcoming El Niño cycle is expected to lead to a “significantly more active” hurricane season in the Pacific, sending large surf toward the Golden State, she said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2026

Look into buying down your hurricane deductible or purchasing a parametric policy to fill the gap.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The United Nations representative on the island warned Thursday that the humanitarian emergency, coupled with the onset of the Caribbean hurricane season, made for an "explosive cocktail."

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

That wind speed is comparable to a Category 1 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

There was no electricity, only a few hurricane lamps casting a dull glow.

From "Flying Through Water" by Mamle Wolo




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