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landslide

1 of 1noun
/ˈlændslaɪd/
Forms:landslides
1

a sudden fall of a large mass of dirt or rock down a mountainside or cliff

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  • The heavy rains triggered a landslide that blocked the main road.
  • The village was severely damaged by the landslide, which buried several houses.
  • A massive landslide occurred after the earthquake, causing widespread destruction.
  • The hikers narrowly escaped the landslide that swept through the valley.
  • The government issued a warning to residents about the risk of landslides during the storm.
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2

an election result in which a candidate or party wins by a very large margin

  • The incumbent won by a landslide.
  • Voters handed the opposition a landslide victory.
  • The party celebrated their landslide in the general election.
  • Analysts predicted a landslide due to high approval ratings.
  • He achieved a landslide win in the mayoral race.