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swell

[swel] / swɛl /






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There wasn’t much in the way of earnings reports on Friday, but investors were still buoyed by the swell from earlier this week.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

The Ebola outbreak could swell into the next great pandemic, or it could be contained and fizzle out, which is certainly the preferable option.

From Salon • May 20, 2026

In another study, the lab found that within these shared stories, certain musical moments—a swell of brass or a new melody—triggered shared plot points.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

As Southern California embraces the swell of another packed spring season of festivals and outdoor concerts, BeachLife Festival has found a way to avoid being drowned out — by choosing to ride its own wave.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

So even BaiMa was eager when the city began to swell in the distance.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin




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