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natural disaster

[nach-er-uhl-di-zas-ter] / ˈnætʃ ər əl dɪˈzæs tər /


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Mark Perlmutter has treated patients hit by natural disaster and conflicts across 30 countries, including in his native United States.

From Barron's Aug. 19, 2026

Washington Governor Bob Ferguson said it was a "nightmare situation", adding: "This is likely the worst natural disaster in Spokane history."

From BBC Aug. 4, 2026

"I think from a historical standpoint, this is likely the worst natural disaster in Spokane's history," Washington Governor Bob Ferguson added.

From Barron's Aug. 3, 2026

It allows for some natural disaster prevention measures, but only “when such activities are compatible with the conservation objectives of the areas on the basis of a case-by-case assessment,” the guidance says.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

Still, even though there wasn’t a natural disaster or atomic bomb attack, Mickey Mantle was almost enough.

From "The Wednesday Wars" by Gary D. Schmidt




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