The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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The country is affected by an average of 20 typhoons every year.
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
El Niño changes weather patterns around the world, pushing some regions into drought whilst others experience stronger typhoons and flooding.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
“The negative impact from frequent typhoons in July is likely to subside in August, while domestic demand remains on the weak side.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
In recent weeks though the ocean around Okinawa has been mercifully cooled by typhoons scooping up deep-sea water as they tear across the Pacific.
From Barron's ● Jul. 29, 2026
If the land floods during typhoons, villagers help their neighbors by hoisting the house onto their shoulders with wooden poles and walking it to its next spot.
From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio
