Meaning & use
Landslide
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A mass of rock, earth, or debris moving rapidly down a slope, or an overwhelming victory in an election.
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Heavy rain triggered a landslide that blocked the mountain highway.
The incumbent won the race in a landslide, capturing over seventy percent of the vote.
A note on using this word
Figurative use of 'landslide' for a lopsided election win dates to 19th-century American politics.
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2. noun
An overwhelming victory, especially in an election.
The poll predicted a landslide for the challenger.
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