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incident

[in-si-duhnt] / ˈɪn sɪ dənt /


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“We regret that our proactive measures to prevent secondary harm from last year’s data leak incident, as well as our explanations based on clear facts, were not sufficiently reflected in the PIPC’s decision,” Coupang said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

An said she was 24 years old at the time of the alleged incident, her first foray into the industry.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Documents seen by the BBC show an incident of "burning" in one of the plane's main power panels in 2022.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Stokes' peak was under Root's captaincy, so too was the Bristol incident that almost cost the all-rounder his career.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Not long after the incident with the SS boyfriend, Ilse manages to ask me how old I am.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron




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