maelstrom
Example Sentences
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In Wales - a bigger test in a maelstrom and a test passed.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026
Karp led one of the country’s biggest law firms for 18 years and had survived a maelstrom less than a year ago when he struck a first-of-its-kind settlement with President Trump on his firm’s behalf.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 5, 2026
By morning, the clouds parted, and we found we survived the meteorological maelstrom relatively intact.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2025
At the same time, Salesforce is caught up in the maelstrom of artificial intelligence, and how it could disrupt its business.
From Barron's • Dec. 3, 2025
A hovercar passed overhead, blowing a maelstrom of dust and loose wood chips into her eyes.
From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
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