spate

Example Sentences

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In a previous interview, Luna referred to the spate of death at the start of the year as a “kick in the groin.”

From Los Angeles Times

The book trend cover suggests collective angst about adulthood, highlighted by a cultural fixation on “girlhood” that sparked a spate of online think pieces in recent years.

From Los Angeles Times

A spate of fires and disasters has befallen the city's historic architecture over the years, raising questions about whether these are freak accidents or a symptom of wider issues.

From BBC

Any appearance on the network probably would have generated a spate of negative stories.

From Los Angeles Times

Often referred to as “living drugs,” they have driven a spate of acquisitions at larger companies.

From Barron's