accident

Example Sentences

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Malibu claims that the fire was “not an accident” but a “foreseeable and proximate result of unlawful conduct” by the defendants.

From Los Angeles Times

Despite widespread concerns that the problem is getting worse, there isn't evidence that brighter lights are causing more accidents.

From BBC

There was no evidence he was using his mobile phone before the accident happened.

From BBC

But the defence argued that an accident was always likely to happen and that O'Sullivan was failed by the smart motorway system.

From BBC

A district nurse who found out by accident that she was paying too much income tax is warning everyone to "check your tax code on your payslips".

From BBC