flooding

Example Sentences

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If just 1% of investors were to make the switch to public BDCs, that would result in $1.4 billion flooding into the space, KBW estimates.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

For example, maintaining green spaces as wildlife habitat can buffer infrastructure from severe weather, erosion or flooding.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

It warned that river levels were high after "heavy and persistent rainfall" on Saturday night and flooding was expected.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026

Demand has been hurt by unrest in Mexico and rainstorms and flooding in Hawaii, which represent 30% of its capacity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Spring brought rain, and in 1960, everybody was worried about flooding.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam