wave
Example Sentences
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"It was timed to make sure we got it out, and it had a fair wave of attention before other dramas kicked off," said an ally.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
“This can be very hard to act on, because even if we’re in the final wave of the bubble, we could still see some pretty big gains,” Donnelly said.
From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026
I struggled to regain my composure after the first shock wave pierced my heart.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026
The current marine heat wave technically began in May 2025, shrank as expected last fall, but then did not recede back from the coast and remained off Southern California, Leising said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026
A fork of lightning exploded into a wave; a crash of thunder hit her ears like a boxer’s punch.
From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr
Vocabulary lists containing wave
Waves and Wave Properties - Introductory
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Waves and Wave Properties - Middle School
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Earth Science - Middle School
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