strong breeze
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of strong breeze
First recorded in 1795–1805
Example Sentences
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Many claim it takes a strong breeze to set things in motion, but residents of Utah, Nevada and New Mexico today insist that the tumbling starts at a much lower threshold.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 17, 2025
Woods managed five birdies on a pristine day at Riviera, with mostly sunshine and a strong breeze late in the afternoon.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 15, 2024
Officials said smoke was more widespread in Polk County than in San Jacinto County, which houses the factory, after it was carried by a strong breeze.
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2023
With one out, just as Velazquez got his barrel on the pitch, a strong breeze suddenly was felt.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 4, 2022
A strong breeze moved through the woods, and a tremble rebounded across the hills.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
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