disaster
Example Sentences
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The devastating Deepwater Horizon disaster in 2010 remains a powerful reminder of the impact offshore oil spills can have.
From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026
“This is a disaster because, right now, SpaceX at the $2 trillion valuation would be almost 6% of U.S. GDP,” he said.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
The project appeared headed for disaster as it opened in 2023, having run an astonishing $1 billion over budget.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026
Glenn Hutchins, co-chair of the board of Brookings and co-founder of Silver Lake Partners, said that Powell’s swift actions prevented disaster.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
Before the disaster, part of the complex had been a bird sanctuary, and 220 acres of forest had to be razed in the cleanup.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
Vocabulary lists containing disaster
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Oh, My Stars! A Solstice Sampler
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Calamity, Catastrophe, and Crisis: Disaster Words
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