disaster
Example Sentences
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“This sends a clear message: exploiting disaster victims will not be tolerated,” Barger said.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 4, 2026
Munoz ordered an investigation into the disaster, which he said "should never have happened."
From Barron's • May 4, 2026
More than 2000 trees were lost, which Martin describes as a "disaster" for their planting targets.
From BBC • May 2, 2026
“The state should work constructively with the federal government on issues like public safety, infrastructure, border security and disaster response, and reserve litigation for situations where it is truly necessary,” she said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
The whole afternoon had been a ridiculous disaster.
From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith
Vocabulary lists containing disaster
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