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wave

[weyv] / weɪv /




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The footage of Nowak's final moments has prompted a wave of political reaction in the UK, as well as X owner Musk criticising the police treatment of the teenager.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

It’s too early to say how the most recent heat wave will affect the data, he added.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

The planned resort was first unveiled in 2024, but the latest wave of protests began after barbed-wire fencing and bulldozers appeared on beaches in late May.

From Barron's • Jul. 2, 2026

MarketWatch columnist Jurica Dujmovic pointed to early investment plays for another wave of tremendous AI-related spending.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 2, 2026

She was smiling, and she lifted her hand in a little wave.

From "A Boy Called Bat" by Elana K. Arnold




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