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disaster

[dih-zas-ter, -zah-ster] / dɪˈzæs tər, -ˈzɑ stər /


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In his new documentary, Jon Snow: A Last Big Story, he is seen uncovering an environmental disaster in Zambia.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

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

The next few minutes were second only to takeoff in terms of potential for disaster.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin




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