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Collocations for torrent - noun

1. large amount of water moving very quickly

ADJECTIVE

raging, rushing
After heavy rain, the little stream becomes a raging torrent.

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PREPOSITION

in torrents
The rain poured down in torrents.

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PHRASES

a torrent of rain, a torrent of water

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2. large amount of sth that comes suddenly

VERB + torrent

let loose, release, unleash
The sight of her father unleashed a torrent of emotions.
generate, produce

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PREPOSITION

in a torrent
Her pent-up anger was released in a torrent of words.
torrent of
a torrent of abuse/criticism/tears

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