disasters
Example Sentences
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While the exact cause of the glacial collapse is unclear, climate change is causing glaciers to melt worldwide, increasing the risk of such disasters.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
The humanitarian situation has been further worsened by several natural disasters and the forced return of millions of Afghans from Iran and Pakistan since 2023.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
One key reason for the rise in insurance costs is that carriers are factoring in recent disasters.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
Congress authorized the emergency relief for immigrants whose countries had been racked by armed conflict or natural disasters and who could not safely return home.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026
On the new scale of vacation disasters, the morning had only registered slightly.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
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