- plural of casualty.
casualties
Example Sentences
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Used as an estimation of casualties — just put a number in front, “20 NAZA”— it suggests a battle calculation that has permitted the detachment of moral consquences.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
In June, a Ukrainian maritime drone exploded in Romania's Black Sea port of Constanta without causing casualties.
From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026
We suffered hundreds of casualties, including 18 deaths, and losses to buildings and equipment amounting to nearly $4 billion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
There were a few casualties, like Silicon Valley Bank, but banks mostly absorbed the shock and realigned their businesses.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 28, 2026
And speaking of cake-related casualties: Martin Addison is sprawled out on the stage with his face in the empty cake box.
From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli
