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casualty

[kazh-oo-uhl-tee] / ˈkæʒ u əl ti /




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The group said sources in Tibet had told them that the casualty count was likely "much higher".

From Barron's Sep. 1, 2026

Investors in Aschenbrenner’s funds were not the only casualty of July’s volatility.

From MarketWatch Aug. 17, 2026

The decline in commercial property and casualty volumes was less than expected in the second quarter, the analysts add.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

She didn’t know it yet, but all that was left of her camper was its frame; it’s burned, twisted metal was another casualty of the L.A. wildfires.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

She unbuckled the pilot’s helmet and goggles; she and Beryl had both done first aid in Girl Guides, for all that’s worth, and knew enough to make sure the casualty could breathe.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein

"It is a very saddening incident... Thank God the casualties were not higher."

From Barron's Sep. 2, 2026

It said no casualties or environmental impacts were reported.

From MarketWatch Sep. 1, 2026

Tencho Gyatso, president of the International Campaign for Tibet, called for China to disclose "complete and verifiable information about the damage and casualties".

From Barron's Sep. 1, 2026

It called on Chinese authorities to "disclose complete and verifiable information about the damage and casualties".

From BBC Aug. 28, 2026

Despite the tragic sinking, the Mary Rose and its crew were the only casualties of the invasion.

From "Shipwrecked!" by Martin W. Sandler




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