trauma

Example Sentences

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"These 42 ft adults, one male and one female, were both malnourished. The male also had significant trauma to the head, consistent with ship strike," it added.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

"Opera singers, we often carry the heavy grief and drama and trauma in our own work," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

The trauma of losing her house left her in a prolonged depression.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The Riverside Fire Department responded to the scene and took multiple people to the hospital, including one minor to a trauma center, according to KCBS.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

I am still wrecked by it, and I understand why Grandpa said it was his trauma.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh