trauma
Example Sentences
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She said it’s important for providers to remember that many residents “have experienced trauma most people could not fathom going through.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
"Our broader analysis of local strandings both inside and outside San Francisco Bay found that over 40% of these whales died of trauma from vessels."
From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026
He told the BBC that the investigation and attempts to question him have caused him "severe emotional distress" and that he "endured profound personal trauma" after losing his wife and child.
From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026
“Today’s plea is a step toward justice, but it cannot undo the additional trauma inflicted on families who were already dealing with loss.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026
Although there is no one universally accepted definition of resilience, it is generally understood as the ability to bounce back from hardship and trauma.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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