disaster
Example Sentences
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Authorities say the cause of the disaster is still under investigation, but initial findings show Tongzhou Group, the company operating the privately-owned coal mine had committed "serious illegal violations".
From BBC • May 25, 2026
When Zuckerberg became convinced that a virtual reality “metaverse” was Facebook’s future, it was Bosworth he put in charge of the initiative, which was widely seen as an expensive disaster.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026
Anger is growing over alleged safety violations in the wake of China's worst mining disaster in more than 15 years.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
In a nod to the seriousness of the situation, three federal lawmakers representing California have appealed to the Trump administration to issue a disaster declaration over the incident.
From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026
No one worries, everyone stops preparing, and a disaster happens as a result.”
From "The First State of Being" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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