spate
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Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office, in a statement to The Times, said that there is no evidence that California water systems were among those targeted in the recent spate of attacks.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 9, 2026
Digital sales now account for the vast majority of game revenue - but the recent spate of outages have lead some to hope games companies may begin to rethink their strategy.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
He admitted "we don't have enough missiles to defend", referring to Russia's ultra-fast ballistic missiles that have put Ukraine's air-defence system under strain in a recent spate of deadly attacks.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
House delegation will experience high turnover come 2027, as a spate of retirements, redistricting-related changes and competitive races have the potential to remake the state’s footprint in Washington.
From Salon ● Jul. 24, 2026
Rills of water began to run down; soon they grew to a spate that splashed and fumed on the stones, and spouted out over the cliff like the gutters of a vast roof.
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
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