Example Sentences

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Tornadoes aren’t completely out of the question in California’s Central Valley.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 25, 2026

Tornadoes were sighted across the state, and winds were so fierce that they tore the roof off of Tropicana Stadium, home to the baseball team the Tampa Bay Rays.

From Salon • Oct. 11, 2024

Tornadoes can accompany any tropical weather, including hurricanes, according to the National Weather Service.

From BBC • Oct. 9, 2024

Tornadoes on Friday in Iowa and Nebraska also caused wide destruction and were blamed for one death.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 28, 2024

Tornadoes are tunnels of wind half a mile wide that pick up cars and fling them three towns over.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri