collision course

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Migrating gray whales and ships are on a collision course in the San Francisco Bay, with at least seven whales dead so far this year—many from vessels—after 21 fatalities in 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

"To avoid this collision course the government needs to step up and deliver the properly funded education system our children and young people deserve."

From BBC • May 9, 2026

Oil production increases set the U.A.E. on a collision course with OPEC.

From Barron's • May 4, 2026

Cerebras Systems’ planned initial public offering could be putting secondary pricing and public-market valuations on a collision course.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026

As Arachne fell, she screamed like a freight train on a collision course; but her wailing rapidly faded.

From "The Mark of Athena" by Rick Riordan