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trauma

[trou-muh, traw-] / ˈtraʊ mə, ˈtrɔ- /


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"Trauma does not follow a script," Fulani said.

From BBC • Apr. 22, 2026

She is a past recipient of the Dart Award for Excellence in Coverage of Trauma, and she was selected as a participant for the Online News Association’s Women’s Leadership Accelerator.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

Trauma remains a leading cause of death among younger people, and changes in red blood cell production and metabolism could affect glucose availability and muscle performance.

From Science Daily • Feb. 21, 2026

Trauma among Gaza’s children has intergenerational implications that extend beyond individual suffering.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2026

The helicopter pilot keeps talking to Trauma One.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman




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