spate
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In the next few months, the Supreme Court will issue a spate of potentially landmark rulings on the meaning of the Reconstruction Amendments.
From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026
After a recent spate of autonomous-vehicle deals, it’s feeling like 2016 all over again.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026
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 • Mar. 19, 2026
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 • Mar. 13, 2026
Soon she stood on a great stone bridge that spanned the river, which was in spate.
From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks
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