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accident

[ak-si-duhnt] / ˈæk sɪ dənt /




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His brother Andre Silva was also killed in the accident on 3 July 2025.

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

“We don’t want to have a single accident or injury with the expansion of robotaxi.”

From MarketWatch • Jul. 1, 2026

The Framers of the 14th Amendment sought to ensure that the United States would never again tolerate an underclass of people denied full equality by accident of birth.

From Slate • Jun. 30, 2026

He purchased the truck after an accident totaled his older Ranger, which he also adored.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 29, 2026

When Abby had her accident and Jonathan’s parents focused so much of their attention on her, Moose was Jonathan’s comfort and companion.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret




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