calamity
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Young Pavi and her twin sister, Nisha, live in a world that no longer sees the Avatar as humanity’s savior after it was devastated by a calamity.
From Los Angeles Times â Sep. 1, 2026
Some survivors of the deadly floods on the Nepal-China border ran for their lives, others narrowly missed disaster, but all were eyewitnesses to a major calamity and its aftermath.
From Barron's â Aug. 28, 2026
Shareholders are claiming the pop star failed to fulfil promises that she would be "actively building" the brand, saying her "abject dereliction of her duties" has left the company in a "state of financial calamity".
From BBC â Aug. 14, 2026
In the end he was cleared of the most serious charges, leaving him free to write this account of the nation’s financial calamity.
From The Wall Street Journal â Jul. 27, 2026
Etienne sees it as a calamity, but Madame Ruelle radiates glee.
From "All the Light We Cannot See" by Anthony Doerr
"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 â Sep. 1, 2026
AI bots, like them or not, are being perfected as personal AI coaches, encouragers, even therapists to counter that voice in your head, especially about climate calamities.
From The Wall Street Journal â Jun. 21, 2026
Spurs' first aim will be to avoid any calamities like their red card against Crystal Palace in their previous home league game.
From BBC â Mar. 19, 2026
They materialize in the kitchen year after year, radiating earnest goodwill, and yet somehow leave a trail of small calamities in their wake.
From Salon â Nov. 25, 2025
Occasionally, bands wandered outside their turf and explored new lands, whether due to natural calamities, violent conflicts, demographic pressures or the initiative of a charismatic leader.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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