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fatal

[feyt-l] / ˈfeɪt l /




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As Odysseus and his ship were sailing by the Sirens, he knew the Sirens’ song would be irresistible and — if he didn’t resist its allure — fatal.

From MarketWatch • May 2, 2026

The Metropolitan Police has apologised for how it "initially dealt with the incident" and would "fundamentally reset" how it investigates fatal and serious crashes.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

He announced his resignation late last month after facing backlash for recording an English-only video in response to the fatal crash of an Air Canada Express flight at New York’s LaGuardia Airport.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

“We did find an increase in fatal crashes at signalized intersections in these cities after the cameras were turned off.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026

Nothing fatal, but headaches all around in about forty minutes.

From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer




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