gust
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“All it takes is one gust of wind and it’s on the side of a mountain,” he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 10, 2026
A strong gust can break apart a flock.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026
Lala carried a record wind gust of 140 miles per hour, recorded on the peak of Mauna Kea, while across the state more than 100 homes were damaged or destroyed by cataclysmic flooding.
From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2026
Large areas affected by the fire still contained active or smouldering hotspots requiring constant monitoring, as even a strong gust of wind could trigger fresh outbreaks, the spokesman said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026
I couldn't see to steer, so I just gripped the frame for dear life as we smashed against gust after gust.
From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda
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