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accident

[ak-si-duhnt] / ˈæk sɪ dənt /




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And it’s not by accident that coastal habitats are aggressively protected and most of the shoreline is free of mega resorts and architectural clutter.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 11, 2026

In a joint statement three local groups involved in Braniel's Eleventh Night commemorations said they were "heartbroken" by his death, which they described as a "tragic accident".

From BBC • Jul. 11, 2026

At the time, the car had front-end damage from an accident that caused air bags to deploy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026

"The cause of the accident should be identified as soon as possible and... those responsible must be strictly held accountable," Xi said, in remarks carried by Xinhua.

From Barron's • Jul. 9, 2026

I scrawl in, Started a fire on accident.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz




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