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accident

[ak-si-duhnt] / ˈæk sɪ dənt /




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That rebel group put heavy pressure on U.S. forces and aircraft carriers, contributing to a number of accidents, including one where a U.S. destroyer shot down an American jet.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sierra-at-Tahoe, the resort where the accident occurred, did not respond to a request on Wednesday for an update on the boy’s condition.

From Los Angeles Times

While your article details accidents that happened, it doesn’t detail the thousands of accidents likely avoided because of ADAS.

From The Wall Street Journal

The man, Harish Rana, had not left a will specifying directives for his treatment before he had an accident.

From BBC

In the emotional, atmospheric surroundings of the Metropolitano this was, in a strictly sporting contest, like being present at the scene of an accident.

From BBC