swell

Example Sentences

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"During and after Covid, there was a big swell of people moving to the countryside as they discovered different priorities and the opportunity to work remotely," he said.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

The free, donation-based marine educational center is home to swell sharks, sea urchins, jellyfish and more that will leave visitors of any age in awe.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2026

As the material takes in water, those regions swell differently, forming intricate patterns that only appear when the film is wet.

From Science Daily • Mar. 31, 2026

The volume of trade in services would meanwhile swell by 4.8 percent this year and 5.1 percent next year, WTO economists projected.

From Barron's • Mar. 19, 2026

I meet Mom’s gaze, her eyes that are mirror images of my own, and feel a swell of love for her.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish