natural disaster
Example Sentences
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Because, for veterans of modern warfare, the question isn’t how to come to grips with something that befell us in the manner of a natural disaster.
From Slate
The United States grants TPS to people deemed to be in danger if they return to their home countries because of war, natural disaster or other "extraordinary" circumstances.
From Barron's
Money for home repairs would generally need to be for a FEMA-declared natural disaster.
From MarketWatch
And insurance providers will not let you purchase insurance that covers, say, cancellation for a natural disaster if that disaster has already happened.
From MarketWatch
But on Tuesday, California Sen. Adam Schiff said he will be introducing legislation that would limit large corporate investors, such as private equity firms, from purchasing properties after a natural disaster.
From Los Angeles Times
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