thunder
Example Sentences
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It was like the wildest storm, when wind and rain crash and great surf waves thunder, except that the wind, the rain, and the waves were all made of fire.
From Literature
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As he dominated center stage, the thundering chorus of his speeches — “I am … somebody” — inspired his followers even as it sometimes sounded like a painful plea.
From Los Angeles Times
This was as dominant a Scotland performance as you'll get over England, a thing of thunder and beauty, class and heart, ruthlessness and intelligence.
From BBC
England had some moments of pressure but they were met with Scottish thunder on both sides of the ball.
From BBC
We work quickly as distant, rumbling thunder threatens to destroy our secret project.
From Literature
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