thunderstorm
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She emerged from the reggaeton thunderstorm that hijacked the planet, but then guided it smoothly into a different aesthetic territory, far away from the movement’s misogynistic toxicity.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2026
While thunderstorms are common in the region of this fire, thunderstorm conditions after three successive heatwaves is a new combination.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
This would mean an increase in shower and thunderstorm activity, initially in the north of the UK but with rain eventually spreading southwards at times.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
A student in Huanggang city told the BBC that he had thought it was "just an ordinary thunderstorm", until he saw "things started flying through the air outside" the dormitory window.
From BBC ● Jul. 7, 2026
It is not like a thunderstorm on the water or sudden illness before which you are helpless.
From "Jacob Have I Loved" by Katherine Paterson
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People in areas impacted by thunderstorms have been told by the Met Office to expect that businesses and homes could flood, transport services could be delayed and power cuts are likely.
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
Dry weather will return Monday before possible thunderstorms late Tuesday and into Wednesday, forecasters said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026
On Wednesday, locals were hoping that thunderstorms in the forecast would help firefighters’ efforts.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
Thor for thunderstorms, shrieking Sirens to explain shipwrecks, the abduction of Persephone the reason behind the bleakness of winter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
Bristle tipped her head to assess the sky and sniff the breeze, which carried the threat of thunderstorms from the south.
From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker
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Physical Geography - Introductory
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