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Whirlwind

/ˈwɜːrlwɪnd/noun / adjective
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A whirlwind is a violent, rotating column of wind that forms during severe weather, often lifting dust and debris in a spectacular, destructive spiral. In modern usage, it metaphorically describes something fast-paced and chaotic, like a whirlwind tour that packs days of adventure into hours, highlighting how the term has evolved to capture the essence of rapid, overwhelming change in everyday life.

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