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typhoons

  • plural
    of typhoon.
    typhoon
    noun
    a tropical cyclone in the western Pacific Ocean or northern Indian Ocean, having sustained winds of at least 64 knots (74 miles per hour, 33 meters per second): typhoons form in waters with surface temperatures of about 80°F (27°C), intensifying as temperatures rise.

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Inflation likely remained elevated as the Middle East conflict pushed up energy costs, while typhoons and heavy summer rains lifted food prices.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026

This year is a strong El Niño year, which experts say means typhoons can grow to be more intense.

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026

Some of these will be strong enough to be classified as typhoons – as was the case with Dolphin.

From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026

“Logistic disruptions from typhoons, heavy rains and other weather events could have a meaningful negative impact on shipping,” the analysts say.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 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