a wreck
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Previously, the record holder was a wreck off the coast of Dokos, an island in southern Greece, which dates to about 4,200 years ago.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
Firefighters responded to a small airplane crash at the Whiteman Airport in Pacoima, a wreck caused by faulty landing gear within the aircraft, airport officials said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026
Missing the train, even if they suspect it’s eventually headed for a wreck, is a huge career risk.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 2, 2026
CBS News is a wreck, it’s just gone!” he said.
From Salon ● Jan. 11, 2026
“As yet, I am as one standing on a wreck and can hardly see when we shall be afloat again.”
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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