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- noun An
earthquake .
Etymologies
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Examples
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Upon the morning after our arrival, a "tremblor," or shock from an earthquake, was felt on shore.
Kathay: A Cruise in the China Seas W. Hastings Macaulay
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Like a Peele, or a "tremblor" this Arctic king gathers his forces, more mighty than armies in battle, and sweeps all opponents before him.
A Woman who went to Alaska May Kellogg Sullivan
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Bushehr was hit with a 4.6 magnitude tremblor in 2002.
Failure at Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant raises concerns about safety 2011
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If you think this week's East Coast tremblor was disconcerting, consider that this is the 200th anniversary of the Mother of All American Earthquakes.
Landon Jones: The New Madrid Earthquake: 200 Years Later Landon Jones 2011
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Japan now faces significant rebuilding, but less than could have been expected after enduring its strongest tremblor in 300 years.
Sturdy Japan 2011
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Nice formwork, not the cheap masonry found in Haiti, It should easily survive a 8.5 tremblor, needs more natural light though, that would warm up the interior quite nicely.
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If you think this week's East Coast tremblor was disconcerting, consider that this is the 200th anniversary of the Mother of All American Earthquakes.
Landon Jones: The New Madrid Earthquake: 200 Years Later Landon Jones 2011
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The Capitol and its office buildings were closed in the aftermath, as the Architect of the Capitol and fire marshals embarked on a structural assessment because of concerns about the structural integrity of the Capitol'' after the tremblor, Mr. Coons said.
The Show Goes On for Senate, Sort Of Janet Hook 2011
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If you think this week's East Coast tremblor was disconcerting, consider that this is the 200th anniversary of the Mother of All American Earthquakes.
Landon Jones: The New Madrid Earthquake: 200 Years Later Landon Jones 2011
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Here's what some of you have had to say about this morning's tremblor, from the matter of fact to the amusing, both in comments on CWG posts and on a news story on PostLocal. com ...
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