disasters

Example Sentences

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And all are scarred by natural disasters that are becoming all too frequent as the world heats up.

From Barron's • Jun. 25, 2026

TPS is granted by the government to foreign-born individuals whose home countries are unable to accommodate them, due to war, natural disasters or other catastrophes.

From BBC • Jun. 25, 2026

Climate change and ongoing ecological disasters have made Indigenous perspectives more vital than ever, the author argues.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

Insurance costs have risen due to persistent natural disasters and increases in material and labor costs for home repairs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 21, 2026

When there was important area news— disasters like floods or tornadoes—or sometimes if she came across little stories that seemed cute or original, Alice would call the station news manager in Carrington.

From "Frindle" by Andrew Clements