disaster
Example Sentences
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DHS also said Sunday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency would stop responding to anything that isn’t a disaster.
The disaster, the world’s most expensive fire ever, landed insurers with some $40 billion of losses.
Authorities said there was an ongoing avalanche risk after the Tuesday disaster and high winds prevented them from being able to utilize helicopters for days.
From BBC
She also has drawn attention for a plan to create a state-run disaster insurance policy for Californians.
From Los Angeles Times
Canada barely escaped the quarterfinals against the Czech Republic, needing a late goal to force overtime and avert disaster.
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