collision
Example Sentences
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In one, the two clusters collided more than two billion years ago, moved apart, and were pulled back together by gravity, with a second collision now underway.
From Science Daily
On the day of the incident, the Los Angeles Police Department received a call at 3:10 p.m. regarding a vehicle-on-pedestrian collision at the school, according to a department spokesperson.
From Los Angeles Times
At 12:45 GMT, officers were called to Chapel Close to reports of a collision between a car and pedestrians.
From BBC
The analysis found that speed was a major factor in traffic collisions that lead to death or injury.
From Los Angeles Times
“The converted ship design satisfies all safety standards to survive a collision without nuclear leaks.”
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