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fatal

[feyt-l] / ˈfeɪt l /




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Fatal traffic accidents are common in the Southeast Asian nation of 280 million people, where road rules are routinely ignored and vehicles are often poorly maintained.

From Barron's • Nov. 14, 2025

Fatal episodes like the one on Wednesday are rare on airport tarmacs, which have strict security measures in place.

From New York Times • May 29, 2024

Fatal encounters with mountain lions in California are extremely rare.

From BBC • May 23, 2024

Fatal injuries to this group were most prevalent in the field of construction.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 29, 2024

Fatal results may follow, also, from less toxic herbicides if the plant itself happens to be poisonous or perhaps to possess thorns or burs.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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