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trauma

[trou-muh, traw-] / ˈtraʊ mə, ˈtrɔ- /


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"Trauma patients continued to arrive every single day that I was in Gaza," Soldner said.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Trauma healing services will also be available to the parents of victims, authorities said.

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

Appeared in the March 3, 2026, print edition as 'A Drama of Trauma'.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

Every 15-hour shift spent with the Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Hospital’s staff affirms how human these caregivers are.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2026

“However, I want you to be gentle with yourself. Trauma takes time to heal.”

From "The Sea in Winter" by Christine Day




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