spate
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Meanwhile, the spate of construction is worrying locals in Batam who urged authorities to prioritise their needs.
From BBC ● Oct. 12, 2026
In Japan, meanwhile, around 20 companies have said their data may have been compromised in a spate of similar cyberattacks potentially impacting millions of customers.
From Barron's ● Oct. 9, 2026
There have also been a spate of injuries to key players, but Jaissle has only lost one of his opening seven matches in all competitions, a chastening 4-1 defeat at Leeds United.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Researchers have discovered a spate of instances of OpenAI’s artificial-intelligence models exhibiting rogue behavior online in recent weeks.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
A spate of loud but indistinct shouting drew us all out onto the balcony.
From "Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution" by Ji-li Jiang
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