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
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 gospel music blasting from the stage and a strong breeze blowing, they rallied within sight of the Capitol.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 18, 2022
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
There was a strong breeze at the top of the hill, and I remember being surprised by it because I hadn’t noticed it down on the grass.
From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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