wave
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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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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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