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Every evening at dusk, most of the resident bats emerge from the cavern’s mouth in a tornadolike swirl and fan out in search of prey.

From Science Magazine • Oct. 11, 2023

The coming week offers several opportunities around town to see stellar troupes performing Irish step-dancing, which is characterized by stiff torsos and percussive, tornadolike footwork and accompanied by dramatic folk music.

From New York Times • Mar. 10, 2022

He raised the same issue a few years back after tornadolike winds, and suggested that federal stimulus money should be used to finally put power lines underground.

From New York Times • Mar. 22, 2010