accident

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It said nuclear power plant sites and nearby areas "must never be attacked" and called for "maximum military restraint" to avoid a nuclear accident.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Woods was involved in a car accident in Jupiter, Fla. on Friday.

From Salon • Apr. 2, 2026

When news broke that Mr. Woods had been involved in another car accident, I was sad more than surprised.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Golf superstar Tiger Woods told authorities he was looking at his phone and changing radio channels before his car crash last Friday, according to an accident report released by police Tuesday.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

It looked to be quite a good hat, with grapes on it, better than the one that got busted up in the accident.

From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck