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storming

British  
/ ˈstɔːmɪŋ /

adjective

  1. informal characterized by or displaying dynamism, speed, and energy

    a storming performance

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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Another potential scenario, Shpaizman said, is one resembling the storming of the US Capitol by supporters of President Donald Trump on January 6, 2021, as they tried to stop certification of his election defeat.

From Barron's Aug. 19, 2026

When the entire forest appeared to be storming his stronghold, Macbeth realized his folly too late.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

Thousands of Kenyans took to the streets in June 2024 against economic hardship and corruption, eventually storming parliament to force the cancellation of new taxes.

From Barron's Jun. 25, 2026

Thousands of Kenyans protested against proposed tax hikes in June 2024, culminating in the storming of parliament and the eventual withdrawal of the controversial finance bill.

From BBC Jun. 25, 2026

And now there were more, even more people storming up the front steps, and Harry saw Charlie Weasley overtaking Horace Slughorn, who was still wearing his emerald pajamas.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling

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