- plural of calamity.
calamities
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Both men led the county through historic calamities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 31, 2026
"Since this region has seen calamities in the past as well, these are certainly symptoms of a deeper underlying cause -- whether climate change or other factors," he said on Thursday.
From Barron's ● Sep. 1, 2026
But distant suburbs have not been immune to such calamities.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2026
Roberts warned of the "calamities that could arise" if presidents were able to impose their will on the Federal Reserve.
From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026
He wondered what other calamities he was yet to learn of.
From "Half of a Yellow Sun" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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