calamity

Example Sentences

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But Hanke warned that lawmakers were basing their policy decisions on fears of an unlikely calamity.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

Mr. Bird carried the weight of a calamity you never get over, and a lot of other weight, too, emerging as one of the most consequential figures in the history of American sport.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

Arundell's calamity came just before the end of a pulsating half when he took Steyn out in the air.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2026

It was the beginning of an utter calamity out of touch for Ewan Ashman, in particular, and his successor, George Turner.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026

The dragon destroyed the magistrate's palace, causing chaos and calamity before disappearing.

From "When the Sea Turned to Silver" by Grace Lin