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trauma

[trou-muh, traw-] / ˈtraʊ mə, ˈtrɔ- /


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The Classical Theatre of Harlem’s poignant outdoor staging of the Bard’s play emphasizes the effects of the tragic protagonist’s war trauma.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 9, 2026

Solicitor Gavin Booth said the settlement represented "a proper acknowledgement of the pain and trauma caused".

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026

Beth said fighting the case had been "absolutely debilitating at times with the level of trauma and flashbacks it's caused".

From BBC • Jul. 7, 2026

CTE is a degenerative brain disease that has been found in people who experience repetitive head trauma and can be diagnosed only after death.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2026

Now that we were seated, I was in no rush to spill the trauma of these last few days onto him.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros




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