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The deadly storm that is walloping California with hurricane-force winds and record amounts of rainfall was fueled in part by the powerful weather phenomenon known as a “bomb cyclone,” the National Weather Service said.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2024

On top of it all, the COVID-19 pandemic is walloping state budgets across the country.

From Washington Times • Oct. 20, 2020

The underdog, thus far, is walloping the favorite.

From US News • Aug. 23, 2016

After hitting just .286 last season with only three extra-base hits, Warford is walloping the ball this spring.

From Seattle Times • May 26, 2016