flood
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One reason is the flood of initial public offerings in the sector this year, which has added to the supply of smaller defense stocks investors could pick from.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
"They flood in and start dividing at the fastest rates seen in corals."
From Science Daily ● Oct. 19, 2026
In that way, fire crews and emergency operators across the state are preparing for both wildfire, flood potential and debris flows, Doran said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2026
After a similar flood of messages, a Chinese-American student named Winston Lee at the University of Pennsylvania added a disclaimer to his LinkedIn profile: "I do not go to Cornell."
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
For fifteen minutes, the three boats fled from the flood of ice, and then just as suddenly as it had appeared, it faded away, and the water grew calm again.
From "Shipwreck at the Bottom of the World" by Jennifer Armstrong
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At the heart of the home is an expansive steel-framed atrium, which floods the interiors with natural light and creates a dramatic gathering space.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2026
Experts say the retreat of glaciers can cause glacial lakes to expand, increasing the risk of sudden, potentially devastating floods that can cross borders into countries such as Nepal, India and Bhutan.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
"It is likely to bring above-average temperatures to much of the globe and shift rainfall patterns, increasing the risk of drought and floods in different regions," the body said in its monthly update.
From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026
A moderate risk means that numerous flash floods are likely, and that many streams may flood.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 10, 2026
Save me O God for I have come into deep waters where the floods overflow me.
From "Ophelia" by Lisa Klein
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It also helped to reminisce, including about an episode they called "The Flood", when they accidentally flooded the bathroom during a sleepover, the memory of which left them in stitches.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2026
Nearly 1,200 undergraduates were in the class in the winter term of 2024 and they flooded the online queue for office hours.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026
Ostrover held the all-hands meeting in March after being flooded with questions from concerned employees.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 17, 2026
His neighborhood last flooded about five years ago, he said, and the city’s constant maintenance helped protect homes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 11, 2026
And when they were flooded with responses from people who were most definitely not bubbes: Maybe we should try talking to some of them.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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Southern California is just entering its traditional fire season, and forecasters are predicting more coastal flooding and erosion from what is expected to be a severe El Niño winter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026
Storms are most often named when potentially damaging winds are forecast, but can also be named for flooding rain or disruptive snow.
From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026
Even so, the hurricane brought torrential rainfall and flooding to coastal communities, including the port city of Manzanillo.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026
Sewage spills are on the rise, contaminating waterways, flooding streets and threatening ecological and public health.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 16, 2026
Regan’s already pale face got even paler, reflecting the horror I felt flooding through my system like a tidal wave.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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