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incident

[in-si-duhnt] / ˈɪn sɪ dənt /


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It added: "This is a quickly evolving incident and we ask that members of the public respectfully avoid speculation."

From BBC Aug. 22, 2026

Kristersson was due to hold a speech in Stockholm in the evening but told media he was cancelling it to focus on the incident.

From Barron's Aug. 21, 2026

James T. Horne III, Commander of Space Launch Delta 30, has since ordered a full review of the media coordination process because of the incident, a Space Launch Delta 30 spokesperson said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 21, 2026

The incident in April 2024 sparked global outrage and renewed calls to ensure the safety of aid workers in Gaza.

From Barron's Aug. 21, 2026

When I reached the part about the Linotype machine incident, I expected Frankie to laugh in disbelief.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros

The weapons discovery is the latest in a series of security incidents in Germany.

From Barron's Aug. 21, 2026

Such incidents have left many Americans mistrustful of weather apps as a whole, and desperate for viable alternatives.

From Slate Aug. 21, 2026

It has been reported that some incidents of pollution were made by Welsh Water.

From BBC Aug. 20, 2026

According to the original complaint, the incidents involving André and English occured just months apart.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 19, 2026

The revolts in the West Indies and disquieting incidents closer to home worried the local planters.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead




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