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onslaught

[on-slawt, awn-] / ˈɒnˌslɔt, ˈɔn- /


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It’s an onslaught of relentless, sometimes spectacular, action with puerile jokes and CGI that even its defenders tend to agree is pretty bad.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

They also face an onslaught from Chinese carmakers, whose rapidly advancing technical prowess and low production costs pose major risks to global rivals.

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

The 2025-26 Broadway season was characterized by long fallow periods interrupted by an onslaught of eagerly awaited openings.

From Los Angeles Times • May 5, 2026

As the companies face an onslaught of liability claims, evidence and testimony heard in Kaley's case could be recalled in upcoming trials.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

In response, the neighboring oaks step up their tannin production the better to withstand the coming onslaught.

From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson




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