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accident

[ak-si-duhnt] / ˈæk sɪ dənt /




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When she arrives at their imposing Vermont mansion to go through Verity’s notes, Lowen discovers that Verity’s a vegetable: completely physically and mentally indisposed after a car accident.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

An inquest into Jay's death ruled it was a "tragic accident," and entirely without third party influence.

From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026

Microsoft agreed to a 20-year power deal to support Constellation’s restart of the undamaged reactor at Pennsylvania’s Three Mile Island, the site of America’s worst nuclear accident.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

Headquarters started in 2024, inspired by a skiing accident suffered by Skoutellas’ college roommate years ago.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 30, 2026

The population of Fukushima had already been declining for years before the accident, as residents left the rural setting for opportunities in cities.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland

Brightline also faces personal-injury lawsuits tied to fatal accidents on its track, though it hasn’t been held liable.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026

Decide what kind of coverage suits you: Some plans cover accidents and illnesses, while wellness coverage may help pay for routine care such as checkups, dental cleanings and vaccines.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 15, 2026

Marine accidents are a regular occurrence in Indonesia -- an archipelago of more than 17,000 islands that relies heavily on boat connections for daily transport and tourism.

From Barron's ● Sep. 13, 2026

Past accidents have also been blamed on poor maintenance and uneven enforcement of safety laws.

From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026

Carriage accidents were serious in wartime Washington and could prove deadly.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson




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