whirlwind
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In a culture that pushes the promise of an exciting whirlwind romance, Alley Horn makes the case that boring men are a better bet.
From Slate ● Oct. 28, 2026
Miller said the whirlwind nature of Babydoll's success had led to accusations he was an "industry plant" - someone who appears to be self-made, while actually having backing from significant investors or supporters.
From BBC ● Oct. 16, 2026
The gathering, which turns Manhattan into the capital of the world for six days, has always brought with it a whirlwind of activity.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026
Recently, Alex Clark, the host of TPUSA’s “Culture Apothecary” podcast, married another Christian influencer after what appears to have been a whirlwind engagement of only a few months.
From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026
Something more fierce than Marcus Garvey is riding on the whirlwind.
From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Videos shared on social media showed massive whirlwinds sweeping through Union City, and large chunks of debris and dust flying across a car park in the city of Three Rivers.
From BBC ● Mar. 7, 2026
American shale’s placid responses to energy whirlwinds are becoming an enduring feature of the U.S. oil industry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 4, 2026
Mars is constantly swept by winds that lift fine dust into spinning whirlwinds known as dust devils.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 29, 2025
The couple share joint custody of their children, though the split sent whirlwinds of tabloid drama their way.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2024
Chickens and rabbits scampered underfoot, dust and ashes coiled in rampant whirlwinds.
From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
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