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a great flow of water or of something that overwhelms
in spring the melting snows usually produce a cataract that inundates the valley
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Recent Examples of cataract
With artificial joints, cataract surgeries, hearing aids, supplemental oxygen, Viagra, and maybe a squirt of Botox, seniors stay in the game.
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Daniel Immerwahr, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
Then her mom, who lived nearby, needed emergency cataract surgery, then retina surgery, as well as a couple of dental surgeries.
—Harvard Business Review, 25 Nov. 2024
Additionally, vision changes can be caused by treatable issues that can worsen if not treated—such as cataracts, glaucoma, and diabetes.
—Michael Menna, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2024
Gaby was always gonna show up for her mom’s cataract surgery, c’mon.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Daniel Immerwahr, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
Then her mom, who lived nearby, needed emergency cataract surgery, then retina surgery, as well as a couple of dental surgeries.
—Harvard Business Review, 25 Nov. 2024
Additionally, vision changes can be caused by treatable issues that can worsen if not treated—such as cataracts, glaucoma, and diabetes.
—Michael Menna, Verywell Health, 30 Sep. 2024
Gaby was always gonna show up for her mom’s cataract surgery, c’mon.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cataract
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Designed to promote wellness and intentional living principles, the home’s spa retreat offers contrast therapy with a cold plunge and sauna, an alfresco meditation spot, a Zen garden, and serene walking trails amid tranquil waterfalls and a turtle pond.Emma Reynolds, Robb Report, 16 Dec. 2024
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Nicknamed the Emerald Isle, Ireland is famed for its lush, emerald landscapes, from the towering Cliffs of Moher to the rugged mountains, sparkling lakes, and cascading waterfalls of Killarney National Park.Lewis Nunn, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Florida plans to launch a program that will help homeowners in risk zones elevate their homes above flood levels.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
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For example, climate-resilient infrastructure projects - e.g. building flood defenses, upgrading transportation systems, and retrofitting buildings - are driving demand for construction experts, urban designers and environmental consultants, among many other roles.Jamil Wyne, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
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The cascade of questions doesn't fall on any easy ― or direct ― answers.Natalie Eilbert, Journal Sentinel, 19 Dec. 2024
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Instead, what followed were a cascade of bureaucratic breakdowns and communication failures.Anagilmara Vílchez, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
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His death unleashed a torrent of anger on social media against the U.S. health system, and insurance companies specifically.Nathaniel Weixel, The Hill, 15 Dec. 2024
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His revenge plot involved unleashing an absolute torrent of demented online harassment Dutschke's way.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Cataract.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cataract. Accessed 29 Dec. 2024.
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