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Millions of cubic metres of rock have thundered on to a tiny Swiss village, with huge boulders blocking roads - some landing within inches of houses.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2023

Macaulay may have thundered at such indexes, fearing that even in the mid–19th century, he might fall victim to one himself, but he was also able to concede their genius.

From Slate • Feb. 21, 2022

Students may not have instantly recognized his name, and fundamentalist pastors may not have thundered against him, but he still would have been a recognized and respected scientist.

From Scientific American • Feb. 10, 2013

Fox News hosts have thundered about it, too, but MTV can probably ride that stuff out as long as it doesn’t end up in legal trouble.

From New York Times • Jan. 24, 2011

Had it been so, Ezra would not have thundered so energetically in its favour.

From Ancient Faiths And Modern A Dissertation upon Worships, Legends and Divinities by Inman, Thomas