wave
Example Sentences
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In an earlier wave of dealmaking, DoorDash acquired Finland’s Wolt, while Delivery Hero took control of Spain’s Glovo.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
Another issue: Elliott cautioned that this wave of big IPOs is expected just as some major companies have been cutting back on their share repurchases.
From MarketWatch • May 24, 2026
Verhoeven beat the count, but a follow-up flurry in the closing seconds of the round prompted the referee to step in and wave it off - a decision that looked extremely harsh on the challenger.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
Skye Newman, who won BBC Radio 1's Sound of 2026, and new wave indie singer Rachel Chinouriri also serenaded festivalgoers.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
Then the next wave was under her and the wind was howling and hurtling her toward the smudge of Nim’s island—“Faster than a city train!”
From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr
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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