dust storm
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of dust storm
First recorded in 1875–80
Example Sentences
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She recalls using earth observation data provided by Eumetsat, a European satellite agency, to monitor a major dust storm in March.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2024
But just when we thought we’d skirted yet another meteorological event, a white-out dust storm darkened the once-blue sky on Sunday, Sept. 1 — Burning Man’s last day.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2024
On Saturday, under a cloud-dotted blue sky and before a dust storm rolled in, he spoke of the lack of shade at Silvestre Jr.’s elementary school.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 2, 2024
Combination of newly plowed fields & gusty northwest winds is generating a dust storm in this area.
From Washington Post ● May 1, 2023
"Over the past few weeks, a dust storm has been developing in Arabia Terra. Not a big deal in terms of magnitude. It won't hinder his driving at all."
From "The Martian" by Andy Weir
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