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accident

[ak-si-duhnt] / ˈæk sɪ dənt /




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When Chris Tuczemskyi reflects on the freak accident that killed his partner, he gives thanks that her final act was to save their daughter's life.

From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026

Early debates confirm that this was no accident.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

The post describes Cooper as an ambulance chaser who preys on people who have just gone through a horrific accident so she can get the exclusive.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

But every once in a while, we get a little wink, an ounce of good luck, an unearned gift, a happy accident, and this recipe falls in that category.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

But news agencies had been filming Fukushima Daiichi from the air almost continuously since the slow-motion accident had begun.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland




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