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windy

[win-dee] / ˈwɪn di /




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Scotland and Northern Ireland will have a wet and windy spell on Saturday, with western Scotland seeing the heaviest rain.

From BBC Aug. 7, 2026

"It was very windy in the beginning. I felt like it was very hard to control the ball," he said.

From Barron's Aug. 3, 2026

How did trucks and tourists and Californians manage the uphills and downhills among inclines and ridges that could be windy or icy or foggy, sometimes all at once?

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 1, 2026

But reliable and affordable methods of storing all that energy are needed, so it can be used when it is not windy or sunny enough.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

Lolo’s hands are folded in his lap, and his white hair is sticking up funny, the way it does on a windy day.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina

“This second time around journey has been a little windier in many ways , but wow we are so grateful for this moment!! Little sissy on the way!!!”

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 11, 2026

The weather has turned much windier due to a very strong Atlantic jet stream with winds reaching 220mph.

From BBC Mar. 11, 2026

After a record-breaking spring, the weather has been distinctly unsettled since the start of June with wetter, windier and cooler temperatures than what is typical for the start of meteorological summer.

From BBC Jun. 6, 2025

Forecasters expect Wednesday will be noticeably windier than Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 15, 2025

This ride was much noisier, bumpier, and windier.

From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull

Here are the best, worst and windiest from Day 2.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 26, 2026

"Antarctica is the coldest, driest, and windiest place on the planet. It is also the highest continent on Earth," Tordeur said.

From Barron's Nov. 1, 2025

Australia is one of the sunniest and windiest countries in the world, and is surrounded by seas which could be used for hydro-electric power.

From BBC Sep. 7, 2023

It's actually the windiest place in our solar system.

From Salon Aug. 25, 2023

Me and Mr. Ray probably could’ve carried it by ourselves, but it happened to be the windiest day of the year and Mr. Ray didn’t want to take no chances.

From "The Boy in the Black Suit" by Jason Reynolds




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