disaster
Example Sentences
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It noted the fires were the third-worst natural disaster in American history in terms of insured losses, at $40 billion.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Christmas came and went without a DDoS disaster.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
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
This time, for this piece of the disaster, there was some warning.
From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone
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