landslide

Example Sentences

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The outcome was one few anticipated, with Gray Davis romping to victory in the Democratic primary, then winning the governorship in a landslide.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 25, 2026

Just over four weeks ago, she was basking in a landslide election victory, but polls published this week suggest that the honeymoon is souring.

From Barron's • Mar. 13, 2026

Jimmy Carter inked a historic agreement between Egypt and Israel at Camp David but lost reelection in a landslide fueled by high inflation and an oil crisis.

From Slate • Mar. 10, 2026

The landslide struck Rubaya, the country's biggest source of coltan - an ore vital in the electronics industry - in the rebel-controlled east on Tuesday following heavy rains.

From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026

“A landslide off the bulge could uncork a hot flow across the valley and up this ridge.”

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone