disaster
Example Sentences
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An OBE goes to Jeff Edwards, who said he felt "greatly honoured" after receiving the letter regarding his promotion for services his to survivors of disasters, to charity and to the community in Aberfan.
From BBC
It prevented the season from inching closer to disaster with a fourth consecutive loss.
From Los Angeles Times
Six people were practising ski mountaineering when the disaster struck.
From Barron's
It estimates that some 240 million people -- in conflict zones, suffering from epidemics, or victims of natural disasters and climate change -- are in need of emergency aid.
From Barron's
Other times, the officials left the work and costs to disaster victims.
From Los Angeles Times
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