approaching storm

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approach
noun
uk
/əˈprəʊtʃ/
us
/əˈproʊtʃ/
a way of considering or ...
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storm
noun
uk
/stɔːm/
us
/stɔːrm/
an extreme weather condition with very strong wind, heavy rain, and often thunder ...
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(Definition ofapproachandstormfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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He foresaw theapproachingstorm, but the measures which he took were not adequate to restore the stability of the threatened funds.
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The weather was clear, but a large circle around the moon indicated anapproachingstorm.
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Anapproachingstorminspires the crew to load the ship's cutter with survival supplies, including tinned meats and cases of champagne.
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This situation is readily identifiable by looking to the west such anapproachingstormwill be close enough to be unmistakable.
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Despite theapproachingstorm, regional airports, schools, and businesses remained open.
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Hatching may be triggered when the eggs have been flooded with water or by a sudden drop in air pressure signaling anapproachingstorm.
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Green light meant a fair weather forecast, while red lights signified anapproachingstorm.
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Cooling aloft, in conjunction with theapproachingstormsystem, led to atmospheric instability, resulting in thunderstorms.
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A crisis arises at harvest time, when the grain crop is threatened by anapproachingstorm.
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The only way they can hope to survive, is to cut the dinghy loose and sail out of the path of theapproachingstorm.
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Emergency planners can now monitor up-to-date weather information in advance of the arrival of anapproachingstorm.
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The duo escapes out to sea on a rowboat, and they eventually end up in the middle of nowhere during anapproachingstorm.
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The "locks of theapproachingstorm" (l. 23) are the messengers of this bursting: the "clouds".
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Isolated cirrus clouds do not bring rain, however, large amounts of cirrus clouds can indicate anapproachingstormsystem eventually followed by fair weather.
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But the ship continued to slowly settle into the water with all pumps running; trailing fuel oil from all portside fuel tanks, and anapproachingstormfront had been reported.
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The large loss of life was partially attributed to contractors who wanted to continue making profits and did not inform their workers of theapproachingstorm.
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Gradually, he started to remember his larger-than life past, in fragments, certain only that his worst enemy was returning, under the cover of anapproachingstorm.
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Approaching storms from the southeast or eastsoutheast are usually indicated by the occurrence of slight variable winds and a rapid fall in barometric pressure.
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