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flood

[fluhd] / flʌd /




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Many also think that the policy will cover flood damage; it doesn’t.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Despite conflict, oil prices remain below $100, as traders anticipate a potential flood of crude if the Strait of Hormuz reopens.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Communities also tend to be suspicious of outsiders who suddenly flood in to treat what they say is an emergency but that many locals see as a spectacular misuse of resources.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

On top of that, there are the inevitable disasters, be they earthquake, fire or flood, the latter quite possibly exacerbated this winter by what may be an epic El Niño.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

They out-flew the flood, moving ahead of the line that turned the river from peaceful to dangerous.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone




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