waves

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On Tuesday and Wednesday night, US and Iranian forces exchanged fresh waves of strikes following the downing of a US helicopter in the Gulf.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

The drama, the music, the pow-pow-pow of those 6-inch guns and those gallant—yes, “most beautiful”—ships rattling amid the waves.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

On Tuesday, the U.S. launched multiple waves of strikes against Iranian radars, air defenses and other military sites, calling it a proportional response.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

“As with prior IPO waves, strong demand — not excess supply — is likely to be the defining feature.”

From MarketWatch • Jun. 10, 2026

Suddenly it was silent, as silent as it could be with the waves running high and throwing themselves up on the rocks at our feet.

From "Nory Ryan’s Song" by Patricia Reilly Giff