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trauma

[trou-muh, traw-] / ˈtraʊ mə, ˈtrɔ- /


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But Dr Kim Thomas, who runs charity the Birth Trauma Association, described the report as a "huge missed opportunity" that does not sufficiently reflect families' experiences.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

"Trauma patients continued to arrive every single day that I was in Gaza," Soldner said.

From Barron's • May 21, 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

Every 15-hour shift spent with the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Hospital’s staff affirms how human these caregivers are.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2026

Trauma del tren, train trauma, that is what Toño says that I have, over these long months with him.

From "Beast Rider" by Tony Johnston & María Elena Fontanot de Rhoads




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