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accident

[ak-si-duhnt] / ˈæk sɪ dənt /




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"We are working with the Ministry of Defence, the Defence Accident Investigation Branch and Royal Windsor Horse Show organisers HPower to gather as much information as possible to understand how this happened," he added.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Less than two hours later, at about 18:30 BST, shortly after McGowan-Fazakerley returned to the house from work, the defendants brought Preston to the Accident and Emergency Department of Blackpool Victoria Hospital.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Cannes' top Palme d'Or winner "It Was Just An Accident" and rave-themed road trip movie "Sirat," which took a special jury prize, will compete with those two titles for best international film honors.

From Barron's • Feb. 15, 2026

The Solong penetrated one of Stena's cargo tanks, "releasing aviation fuel into the sea and onto the bow of Solong," the UK's Marine Accident Investigation Branch said in a report published last April.

From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026

And my own notes—well, I need them so I can make a proper report for the Accident Committee.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein




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