incident

Example Sentences

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"We are aware of the concern that this incident will cause the local community. We have already made three arrests and our investigation continues."

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

Part of that incident was documented on the series premiere of the show in 2024.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The Supreme Court confirmed the incident after a CNN report, having not revealed it at the time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

"Authorities are responding to an incident of falling debris at the Habshan gas facilities, following successful interception by air defence systems," the emirate's media office said on X.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

There was one more incident I do remember about that night, and it makes me ashamed to tell you about it.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo