The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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Captain Nicolas Braz, one of the leaders of the firefighting operation, said the fire had created "its own winds - complete with whirlwinds", adding it was "erratic and unmanageable".
From BBC ● Jul. 26, 2026
American shale’s placid responses to energy whirlwinds are becoming an enduring feature of the U.S. oil industry.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 4, 2026
Mars is constantly swept by winds that lift fine dust into spinning whirlwinds known as dust devils.
From Science Daily ● Dec. 29, 2025
The couple share joint custody of their children, though the split sent whirlwinds of tabloid drama their way.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2024
Across the river where lonely farms dotted the hills, whirlwinds and dust devils darkened the horizon.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
