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tornado

[tawr-ney-doh] / tɔrˈneɪ doʊ /


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The Branch County Sheriff's Office said a tornado near Union City in the southern part of the state killed three people and left 12 injured, according to multiple media outlets.

From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026

After software stocks fell on fears that AI would render those firms’ offerings obsolete, the tornado swept through other supposedly vulnerable sectors, notably financial services, commercial real estate, trucking, and logistics.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

"She is a chaos tornado when she wants to be - there is never a dull moment and she is such a sweet-natured girl, she has brought so much joy to our lives," she said.

From BBC • Jan. 4, 2026

In Boyle Heights, a rare tornado touched down on Christmas morning.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 28, 2025

A screaming tornado of insects swirled around the room, coating the walls in glistening black, purple, and green.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda




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