tropical
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The odds the system will still be at tropical storm strength by the time it hits Southern California are considered very low, forecasters say.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
The approach of a tropical storm in the Gulf of Mexico also prompted supply concerns, with Shell and Chevron both halting production at several sites.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
That could weaken plants' natural defenses and alter which species become dominant within tropical forests.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026
After the tropical downpour, the race was initially started with formation laps behind the safety car.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
Vacations to all these tropical islands I’m always seeing in movies.
From "What If It's Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera
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