The phrase "usual spate" refers to a common and frequent occurrence of something, usually used to describe a series or collection of similar events happening one after the other. Full definition
Then, of course, there will also be the usual spate of product announcements as EMC seeks to retain its leadership in data storage, fending off upstarts like Pure Storage (pstg) and Nimble (nmbl) on the one hand, while it also seeks to prove its relevance in the emerging cloud computing era as Amazon (amzn) Web Services rents out computing capability, storage, and networking from a massive bank of shared infrastructure to companies of all sizes. (fortune.com)
Some of the bill's alleged benefits are no doubt exaggerated, there is plenty of special - inerest pork, and there will be the usual spate of unintended consequences. (inc.com)
Education remains a priority for politicians and voters, with lawmakers sending Prop 123 to the ballot, polls showing education as a top issue and the usual spate of education bills circulating through the State Legislature this session. (azcharters.org)