flash
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The group had been hunting for gold when they were cut off inside the cavern in an isolated part of the country after flash floods hit on 20 May.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
The lights flash on as Springsteen vocalizes, finishing the sentence: “War! What is it good for? Absolutely nothing.”
From Salon • May 28, 2026
There was a potential of fire or flash fire over many city blocks, and there were businesses, dozens of homes and an elementary school in a potential damage blast zone.
From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026
Eurozone flash purchasing managers’ surveys on Thursday were weak, dampening prospects for a eurozone interest-rate increase as early as June.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
When Chase’s eyes cleared from the flash, he saw his father crumpled beneath the tree.
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
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