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What is a spate?

What is a spate? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. A river flood; an overflow or inundation.
  2. A sudden rush or increase.
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The appeal follows a recent spate of vandalism where bins have been set alight, plant pots have been kicked over and garden furniture damaged.
In response to the spate of armed robberies, the Post Office told postmasters and postmistresses warning them to be extra vigilant.
Similarly, the petroleum reserve is home to a spate of declining species, including polar bears, Arctic wolves and foxes, and musk ox.
The arrests marked the end of weeks of surveillance after a spate of arrests in Europe.
This is the latest in a spate of vandal attacks on fire crews and buses in the area.
A total of 57 Yardies have reportedly been deported to Jamaica by police after being arrested in connection with a spate of shootings in Leeds.

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