disaster
Example Sentences
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The disaster unleashed toxic sludge into the Kafue River, contaminating land and leaving residents without clean water.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
Allen introduced a bill to provide low-interest loans to help pay for the improvements, Wolff advocates tax credits and Kim says her single-payer disaster plan would invest in such measures.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
"It was a disaster before, not just for us shop owners, but for everyone," she said.
From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026
Bobby had an inkling that disaster might strike and was well prepared.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
Another impact of the K-19 disaster was that the horrific images were still fresh in the mind of Vasili Arkhipov.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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