accident
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Be careful not to put the extinguisher in a place where it could become a dangerous flying object in an accident.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
Director of Public Prosecutions Brendan Kissane accepted it was regrettable but "happened, as far as we can tell… by accident".
From BBC ● Aug. 19, 2026
"We are heartbroken to learn the tragic news that Jose was killed in a helicopter accident in Kenya," said a statement by Cesar Conde, newsgroup chairman of parent-company NBCUniversal, and two other executives.
From Barron's ● Aug. 19, 2026
The manner of death, when determined, can be ruled a homicide, suicide, accident or natural.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
“She was in an accident and can’t walk unassisted but Jonathan would help her. Our dog was with them, too.”
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
The point is, preparing some extra gear ahead of time can be extremely beneficial in the long run, especially when dealing with accidents or unusual circumstances.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 20, 2026
But mandatory insurance works only if meaningful coverage exists when those accidents happen.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026
As is the case now, trauma patients, such as those that have been involved in road traffic accidents, will be transferred to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast for treatment.
From BBC ● Aug. 15, 2026
Marine accidents are a regular occurrence in Indonesia -- an archipelago of more than 17,000 islands that rely heavily on boat connections.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
These are things that, tragically, lead to a momentary loss of focus; but they are accidents, tiny blips, and instants.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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