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disaster

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


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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