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shear

[sheer] / ʃɪər /


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Its work, largely paid for with federal funds, has allowed for major improvements in the prediction of extreme weather events and a reduction in the number of air accidents caused by severe wind shear.

From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026

This can drive powerful thunderstorms overhead which can in turn lead to increased vertical wind shear in the Caribbean and Atlantic - meaning strong winds high in the atmosphere can tear storms apart.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Previous ultrasound experiments clearly showed a strong response to shear strain, whereas these direct strain measurements show almost none.

From Science Daily • Mar. 22, 2026

That’s commonly near the center of the office floor, far from windows and close to permanent shear walls that limit sound intrusion.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

And I learned to shear by practicing on the lambs.

From "Beyond the Bright Sea" by Lauren Wolk




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