incident

Example Sentences

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After an incident last year, a Taiwan court found the Togo-flagged ship’s captain, a Chinese national, responsible for intentionally damaging a cable and sentenced him to three years in prison.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

In the aftermath of the incident, J.M. has exhibited diminished cognitive function, suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder and is terrified of bath time — an activity he previously enjoyed, according to the complaint.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

A White House official said that while Ford and other automakers “have raised supply concerns in light of the Novelis incident, they have not requested tariff relief on this matter in a particularly pronounced way.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

British Transport Police said it would be a "thorough investigation" into the circumstances of the incident and anyone with any information is asked to contact them.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

The incident shook everyone, but the 588th Night Bomber Aviation Regiment took it hardest.

From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein