wave
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Intesa has kept out of a wave of banking sector mergers and acquisitions in recent years, citing competition issues.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
Hong Kong has re-emerged as an active IPO venue, largely driven by a wave of listings from Chinese AI, semiconductor, and biotechnology companies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
AFP journalists in Jerusalem and the West Bank city of Ramallah heard a series of explosions and the Israeli army said it worked to intercept a new wave of Iranian missiles.
From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026
A new wave of protests at the country's soaring rentals has begun in recent weeks, with tourism often closely associated with the problem.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
The other kids smiled, some even laughing outright when they noticed, and I felt a hot wave of embarrassment wash over me for the second time in five minutes.
From "Glitch" by Laura Martin
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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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