as in flood
a large mass of rock or earth descending from a high place
The heavy rains caused landslides in some areas.
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Recent Examples of landslide
Black voters helped Grant win in eight Southern states, contributing to his landslide victory.
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David Cason, The Conversation, 7 Mar. 2025
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Earthquakes and secondary disasters like landslides and tsunamis can devastate regions, leaving lasting impacts for years.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 5 Mar. 2025
Avalanches and landslides are common in the Himalayas, especially during winter.
—Kathleen Magramo and Esha Mitra, CNN, 4 Mar. 2025
Their exit, along Forest Service roads, was blocked by landslides and dangerous debris piles.
—Peter Slevin, The New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2025
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David Cason, The Conversation, 7 Mar. 2025
Newsletter Sign up for our email newsletter for the latest science news
Earthquakes and secondary disasters like landslides and tsunamis can devastate regions, leaving lasting impacts for years.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 5 Mar. 2025
Avalanches and landslides are common in the Himalayas, especially during winter.
—Kathleen Magramo and Esha Mitra, CNN, 4 Mar. 2025
Their exit, along Forest Service roads, was blocked by landslides and dangerous debris piles.
—Peter Slevin, The New Yorker, 13 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for landslide
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“Landslide.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/landslide. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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