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accident

[ak-si-duhnt] / ˈæk sɪ dənt /




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Wispr’s entrance into the category was something of an accident.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

The glass walls of the Wilshire/La Cienega station are blue because of an accident, according to Los Angeles photo-artist Todd Gray.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

Ian McCollum, 52, was killed in a workplace accident in Newry in 2022.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

"It felt like my organs were crushing inside my body," Stumo said, recalling his reaction when he learned of the accident in the middle of the night.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

Bartok made a joke about the accident, but he looked so pale that I knew he was injured.

From "Black Star, Bright Dawn" by Scott O'Dell




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