spate

Example Sentences

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In recent months, there has been a spate of thefts targeting stores that sell the cards, some of which are highly collectible.

From BBC

As Bangladesh votes on Thursday after a spate of deadly sectarian violence, Suchitra Biswas from the minority Hindu community yearns only for peace and harmony.

From Barron's

The dish was directed at the sky and locals noticed that its installation coincided with a spate of cuts to their own internet service.

From BBC

Three IPOs did start trading Thursday, part of a spate of companies coming to market in a year that is expected to see blockbuster debuts by SpaceX and OpenAI.

From Barron's

Following the spate of coups, Ecowas tried to pressure the military leaders into promising firm dates for new elections.

From BBC