disaster
Example Sentences
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Survivors of the disaster and family members of the deceased were forced to sit in the seats of the accused, most of whom were absent.
From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026
Air Canada said Monday that CEO Michael Rousseau will retire later this year, an announcement following controversy over his failure to issue condolences both in English and French for a fatal airport disaster.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
But where the scoreboard showed a disaster, Hurley saw the possibility for something remarkable.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
One thing they may not fully understand is how many avenues for financial disaster are out there for young people:
From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026
I’m hoping if I do some leg exercises once or twice a week, my next hill workout won’t be such a disaster.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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