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hurricane

[hur-i-keyn, huhr-, -kuhn] / ˈhɜr ɪˌkeɪn, ˈhʌr-, -kən /


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On the other hand, he said, “insurance companies have not historically been great investors,” and “if you’re a hurricane victim and you need a place to sleep tomorrow, you need the cash right now.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

That wind speed is comparable to a Category 1 hurricane on the Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale.

From Science Daily • Jun. 3, 2026

The Atlantic hurricane season officially begins June 1, and emergency officials across coastal states are still urging residents and travelers to prepare early rather than assume a quieter forecast guarantees safety.

From Salon • May 25, 2026

“This year is different,” he added, because if U.S. inventory dips to 200 million barrels, “there could be all sorts of worries, particularly during hurricane season.”

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

The New Dealers were tearing through town like a hurricane.

From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm




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