incident

Example Sentences

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A spokesperson for Sir Sadiq described the incident as serious, adding: "The Met must now take all steps to ensure an incident like this never occurs again."

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Dubai's media office said authorities there responded to "a minor incident caused by debris from an aerial interception" that fell on a building around the marina area.

From Barron's • Apr. 4, 2026

It released its statement after CNN first reported the incident.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

After the February incident, the Department of Fish and Wildlife said that it tried to capture the coyote and then partnered with the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

“It was an unpleasant incident, nothing more,” she thought bravely.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood