accident
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"Based on the coal mine safety management and technical systems we have in place today, let me be very clear about this: this accident should not have happened."
From BBC • May 31, 2026
“Amidst what has been an intentionally cautious rollout in Austin, we have observed a significant improvement in accident rates,” he added.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
After the accident, a foreman at the site told authorities that Bautista may have incorrectly assumed that the beam he strapped himself to was securely anchored to the ground, according to the report.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
The skydiving business is close to the scene of the accident; however, officials have not confirmed what company the skydivers were with, and Skydive Perris did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
This time she did not even pretend it was an accident.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
Vocabulary lists containing accident
"Angels in the Snow"
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"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll, Chapters 10–12
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