accident

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As for Mr. Dylan, following a 1966 motorcycle accident he retrenched and issued “John Wesley Harding,” an almost aggressively minimalist departure from the maximalist work that preceded it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

It’s no accident, she said, that killings in some of the most crime-impacted neighborhoods had fallen by 27%.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

British Skydiving said it was investigating an accident at the aerodrome and findings would be passed to relevant authorities, including a coroner.

From BBC • Apr. 7, 2026

"To be honest, it was by accident, as most discoveries are," Yang said.

From Science Daily • Apr. 7, 2026

When Abby had her accident and Jonathan’s parents focused so much of their attention on her, Moose was Jonathan’s comfort and companion.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret