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as in turbulent
marked by wet and windy conditions
be careful driving in this squally weather
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as in gusty
marked by strong wind or more wind than usual
this coastal region often experiences wet, squally weather
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Weaker global markets, which have impacted tech stock valuations, and the turbulent performance of SpaceX’s recent massive IPO were among the top concerns cited by insiders who have made the case that patience is a virtue.
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His confirmation closes one of the most turbulent presidential searches in UF history.
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Drought and unusually hot, gusty winds that reached up to 60 mph over the weekend have transformed the area into a tinderbox where more than 28,000 acres have already been scorched.
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Hundreds of firefighters have been arriving in the arid state to battle new starts as well as those that have been growing because of what forecasters called critical fire weather — dangerously low humidity levels, warm temperatures and gusty winds.
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The goofy sketch comedies and homemade spoofs that once filled his channel gradually disappeared, replaced by melancholy short films and bleak monologues.
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Cher’s court documents paint a bleak picture of how Allman, 49, allegedly blows through his $120,000 annual trust distributions.
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Officials said windy conditions on Sunday, coupled with trees on the lake bottom, presented challenges that made searching slow.
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They are equipped with a six-microphone AI system that not only ensures crystal-clear calls in windy conditions but also powers a groundbreaking real-time translation feature for over 100 languages.
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Most riders understand why the trip costs more on a rainy Friday afternoon than on a quiet Sunday morning; adjusting prices for weather, traffic, or supply is a transparent way to balance a market.
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The rainy season in South Florida attracts more amphibious jumpers to home yards — and every pet owner should fear one kind.
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The blustery weather comes on the heels of an EF-1 tornado that ripped through the town of Freeland, Michigan, about 13 miles north of Saginaw, on Tuesday afternoon.
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The second World Cup, in 1934, was held in Benito Mussolini’s Italy and served his blustery model of fascism; 1978’s edition took place in Argentina, in the middle of its military junta and the disappearance of tens of thousands of dissidents.
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There’s a breezy beach dress for $6, as well as a travel tote complete with a matching accessory.
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For a fresh summer look, opt for breezy blue satin slip dress for summer cocktails.
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“Squally.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/squally. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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