spate
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But a recent spate of attacks has forced the Kremlin to respond.
From Barron's • Jun. 18, 2026
The dirt-bike culture of the 1970s eventually faced its own reckoning when misbehavior, noise complaints and safety concerns led to a spate of restrictions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
During the state’s last major spate of poisonings in 2016, 14 cases were reported.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
The ban followed a spate of fatal dog attacks, with XL bully types disproportionately involved, according to the last government.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
In a spate of loneliness, I felt about inside Bear’s sack, found his recorder, and played a melody.
From "Crispin: The Cross of Lead" by Avi
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