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Example Sentences
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“They do not charge in from outside and batter like a gust of wind or a wall of water,” he wrote.
A more moderate Santa Ana wind event typically funnels gusts through canyons, but isn’t powerful enough to climb mountains.
From Los Angeles Times
But winds could be intense, with gusts reaching 100 mph by Wednesday morning, and travel could be difficult on routes such as U.S.
From Los Angeles Times
Creativity is not a fragile candle threatened by a gust of wind.
The Met Office issued an amber wind warning for north-west Scotland which takes effect from 16:00 until midnight, with gusts of up to 90mph forecast.
From BBC
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