wave
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They may not be record-breaking temperatures, but the heat is abnormally humid because of the months-long marine heat wave in the Pacific -- and residents are suffering.
From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026
The heat wave begins Friday and will last through the weekend.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
Leng noted that previous research has shown that treating sleep disorders can alter brain wave activity recorded during sleep.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 2026
The South African government has also pushed back on the growing wave of criticism.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
Shortly before dark a new sound rose above the sounds of wind and wave.
From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell
Hit hard by the climate crisis like the rest of the Mediterranean region, the country is plagued by wildfires every summer due to high temperatures, frequent heat waves and drought.
From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026
Gamma rays belong to the same broad family of electromagnetic radiation as visible light and radio waves.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 2026
She swam back towards the car and tried to cling onto to it, but strong waves pushed her against a sewer pipe.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
Patrick has already released multiple waves of interim charges ahead of the Legislature’s reconvening in January.
From Salon ● Jul. 31, 2026
Dad snatches the phone from Camille and waves it around dramatically.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
It was when Sanders waved his hand to stifle the reaction to Stevens’ name that I knew where I was—or rather, when.
From Slate ● Jul. 30, 2026
Sadly, however, the Supreme Court has waved some through.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 2026
When Graham’s hometown tried to name a street after him, he waved it off, saying there was no need to make a fuss.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Supporters waved Egyptian flags and Palestinian flags in support of nearby Gaza, as well as a poster of coach Hossam Hossan draping both flags over himself during the tournament.
From Barron's ● Jul. 10, 2026
We waved at the brothers until they turned the corner; then Devlin came along on his horse.
From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff
There was also footage of the family waving goodbye.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 30, 2026
Sometimes therapists and family members join the party, and Kaye leads the festivities, waving a diploma up on the bench.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026
It will conclude a North American World Cup where celebrities have been seen at every turn - from delivering the match ball to waving to cameras after flashing up on big screens during games.
From BBC ● Jul. 19, 2026
Hamawy wore the waving red-striped U.S. kit, a newly minted politician’s choice if I’ve ever seen one.
From Slate ● Jul. 14, 2026
“Coogie Jackson’s got a Wonder for you!” said Maggie, waving her arms toward the woods.
From "The Seven Wonders of Sassafras Springs" by Betty G. Birney
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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