windstorm
noun
wind·storm
ˈwin(d)-ˌstȯrm 
: a storm marked by high wind with little or no precipitation
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People feeling squeezed by wages that don’t seem to keep up with rising costs for food, property taxes and windstorm insurance?
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Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2024
The older trees themselves, more exposed in the landscape, could be more vulnerable to windstorms.
—April Ehrlich, ProPublica, 12 Nov. 2024
The company continues to address the financial and operational impacts of the Maui windstorm and wildfires, including ongoing restoration efforts and insurance recovery processes.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
One night during a windstorm, when Enzo is in Avellino, Lenù comes up to invite Lila to dinner.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
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Anthony Man, Sun Sentinel, 2 Jan. 2024
The older trees themselves, more exposed in the landscape, could be more vulnerable to windstorms.
—April Ehrlich, ProPublica, 12 Nov. 2024
The company continues to address the financial and operational impacts of the Maui windstorm and wildfires, including ongoing restoration efforts and insurance recovery processes.
—Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
One night during a windstorm, when Enzo is in Avellino, Lenù comes up to invite Lila to dinner.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Windstorm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/windstorm. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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windstorm
noun
wind·storm
-ˌstȯ(ə)rm
: a storm with strong wind and little or no rain
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