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collision

[kuh-lizh-uhn] / kəˈlɪʒ ən /


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Accident investigators had pointed to a similar omission in the lead-up to a deadly midair collision at Reagan National last year.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 12, 2026

I’m the child of Vietnamese refugees, and when they claimed asylum in Los Angeles, we were plonked into the cultural collision that was Spanish-speaking Pacoima.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

That threatens to create a cataclysmic chain reaction, in which every collision creates more space debris and also risks damaging satellites and space stations we’d like to keep operational.

From Salon Aug. 6, 2026

It could be days or even weeks before the full picture of what happened and what we can learn from it is known - but for planetary geologists, this accidental collision is a scientific gift.

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

Wood roared as Harry swerved to avoid a collision.

From "Harry Potter And The Prisoner Of Azkaban" by J.K. Rowling

Data collected from miles driven shows Waymo is involved in an estimated 94% fewer collisions that cause serious injuries, Karp said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

Still, collisions involving Waymo vehicles have garnered public attention and criticism, including when a Waymo struck and killed a beloved neighborhood cat in San Francisco last year.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

Around 11% were collisions with a vehicle, which was often linked to more serious injuries.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

Researchers warn the growing density of space junk could trigger the so-called "Kessler syndrome" cascade of collisions.

From Barron's Aug. 7, 2026

Galactic collisions distort the shape of an originally spherical cluster and may also contribute to the genesis of spirals and irregulars from ellipticals.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan




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