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American English With Brent

24 Dead in Texas Floods — Parents Beg for Help Finding Missing Girls - Learn English Here

23 Jul 2025

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Learn English with this tragic news story from Texas: 24 dead, over 20 girls missing after floods. Build your vocabulary and improve your listening skills.✅ Do you want to be my student? https://brentspeak.as.me/ Use Code 10OFF for 10% off a class💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join📺 Link to news cast: https://youtu.be/A8ogEPnfO-U?si=5TkFfu1f2-1YvrmMFloodA large amount of water that covers land that is usually dry.: A huge flood in Texas killed 24 people and destroyed many homes.: We had a small flood in our basement after heavy rain.Flash FloodA sudden flood that happens very quickly.: A flash flood hit Texas in the middle of the night, catching everyone by surprise.: The weather report said to watch for flash floods after the storm.PanicA sudden, strong feeling of fear that makes people act without thinking.: People were in a panic as water rushed into the camp cabins.: She went into a panic when she couldn’t find her phone.CatastrophicCausing great damage or suffering; very bad.: The flooding in Texas was catastrophic, leaving entire neighborhoods underwater.: Forgetting to back up my computer was catastrophic for my project.Swept ThroughWhen something moves through a place very quickly and with force.: The river swept through the camp and took cabins and cars with it.: A cold wind swept through the office when the door opened.DesperateFeeling a big need or hopeless; willing to try anything.: Families were desperate to hear if their missing daughters were safe.: I was desperate for a cup of coffee after my long night.Flooding A very large amount of something happening at once.: The local police were flooded with calls from worried parents.: My inbox was flooded with emails after the company sent out the announcement.UrgentVery important and needing quick action.: The rescue teams sent out urgent warnings for people to stay inside.: I got an urgent text from my boss asking me to call right away.PleasEmotional requests for help or support.: Parents posted pleas on social media, begging for any news about their daughters.: He made a heartfelt plea to his friend to help him move his heavy couch.HamperedMade slow or difficult.: Rescue efforts were hampered by fallen trees and blocked roads.: My work was hampered by a slow internet connection all day.To BootA phrase that means “also” or “in addition.”: The flood destroyed homes and, to boot, left hundreds without power.: It was raining all day and cold to boot.Summer CampA place where kids stay during summer to do activities and have fun.: Over 20 girls went missing from a summer camp during the flood.: Her daughter is excited to go to summer camp next month.StrandedStuck somewhere with no way to leave.: Some campers were stranded on the roof until helicopters rescued them.: We were stranded at the airport overnight because of the snowstorm.

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