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a violent commotion or disturbance — especially a violent storm or emotional outburst
- The count, pipe in hand, was pacing up and down the room, when Natasha, her face distorted by anger, burst in like a tempest and approached her mother with rapid steps.Book Eleven — 1812 (38% in)
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