spate
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Israel has been a high-risk destination since a spate of hijackings and attacks in the 1970s, which has led to heightened vigilance, something an airport as big and high-profile as Dubai is well used to.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
The latest spate of upheaval began in 2018 when the museum hired Klaus Biesenbach.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
Catching and killing sharks has a long and controversial history in Western Australia - there were months of huge protests in 2014 when the state government authorised a cull after a spate of attacks.
From BBC ● Sep. 19, 2026
Nasdaq futures slid and Treasury yields rose to a spate of new multiyear highs as investors took positions ahead of crucial U.S. inflation prints Thursday and Friday.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 10, 2026
A few seedy giants of the Strong Arm, who had been captured by the Orkney faction, turned up and said their homage, but the Lancelot contingent was a spate.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
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