accident
Example Sentences
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It’s no accident that most of the world’s biggest companies are American.
From Barron's
An investigation was in the early stages but Insp Simon Barrie said it appeared "to be an unfortunate accident".
From BBC
Two-time All-American wide receiver and prominent Outdoors Channel host Jordan Shipley is in critical condition after an accident on his ranch in Texas, his family said in a statement.
From Los Angeles Times
Jack, from York, thinks the proposals are reasonable, noting there was an increased rate of accidents at "either end of the age scale".
From BBC
Six people have died in weather-related accidents as the continent reels from the most bitter cold snap of the winter so far.
From Barron's
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