casualty

Example Sentences

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That they pulled it off without a single U.S. casualty is extraordinary.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

"Once checked over, the casualty was fitted with a confidence rope and then made an impressive 'hands free' descent of Tryfan," the post added.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

It said its lifeguards had saved 2,165 lives since then and helped almost 500,000 people through water rescue, returning lost children and delivering first aid and casualty care.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

The Wall Street Journal couldn’t independently verify the casualty numbers provided by the Taliban government.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

She unbuckled the pilot’s helmet and goggles; she and Beryl had both done first aid in Girl Guides, for all that’s worth, and knew enough to make sure the casualty could breathe.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein