wave
Example Sentences
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“The coming IPO wave may dampen forward market returns, mute further multiple expansion, and possibly interrupt sector trends,” wrote strategists at BCA Research.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
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 one of the world’s most active IPO venues over the past year, largely driven by a wave of listings from Chinese companies in areas including AI, semiconductor and biotechnology.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
If the match is a draw in the final minutes of a World Cup final, there will be no wave.
From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026
There was a short silence, then suddenly, as though they were floating in a white wave, Black Star and my team appeared.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
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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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