trauma

Example Sentences

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We are the product of their trauma, from their parents.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The 54-year-old said it would be the "first step" towards healing the trauma felt by survivors.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Psychological trauma, social fragmentation, and economic dislocation are persistent scars that can span generations.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026

Ms. Andrade admits to having suffered trauma in her life, though the details are vague.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

Luma wasn’t a social worker, and she had no background in dealing with such intense trauma.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John