flooding

Example Sentences

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Scotland fans, who have been flooding to Boston in huge numbers, will be anxious for an update from Clarke who is due to address the media on Friday.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

El Nino was linked to deadly flooding in southern Brazil in 2024.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

As the article notes, most claims closed without payment are due to damage falling below the deductible or losses that aren’t covered under standard policies, most notably flooding.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

It boosts temperatures and precipitation and causes flooding and droughts in much of the world.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

He turns as if to memorize the scene, sunlight flooding the pasture, shining through towering trees and over growing crops.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes