tidal wave

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Recent Examples on the Web When Joaquin Phoenix abruptly exited Todd Haynes’ gay romance movie last week, just five days before production, the actor set off a tidal wave that has now rippled far past the confines of its Guadalajara, Mexico, set. Kim Masters, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Sep. 2019 After President Joe Biden announced his decision to forfeit re-election, a tidal wave of memes about Vice President Kamala Harris — whom Biden backed as the Democratic presidential candidate — flooded the internet. Angela Yang, NBC News, 22 July 2024 Ironically, this 1984 American tidal wave was partially propelled by the country’s decision to boycott the 1980 Olympics. King Jemison, USA TODAY, 18 July 2024 Then came a tidal wave of gentrification, wage stagnation, federal cuts to housing and cash aid, plus shocks like the AIDS and drug epidemics. Calmatters, The Mercury News, 17 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for tidal wave 

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