trauma

Example Sentences

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

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

She said historical forced adoption caused "unimaginable trauma for multiple generations of women and profound, often devastating impacts for their children".

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

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

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026

The city had overcome the trauma of the ’67 riots.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides