death toll

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The official death toll in Gaza has been put at more than 72,000, but that too is viewed as an undercount.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

This week, US President Donald Trump warned Taiwan against declaring independence, the death toll from the outbreak of Ebola in DR Congo continued to rise, and Sir David Beckham became the UK's first billionaire sportsman.

From BBC • May 21, 2026

Earlier Saturday, ministry officials said the death toll had reached 80, up from 65 the previous day.

From Barron's • May 16, 2026

Elsewhere in the region, the death toll from Israel’s military campaign in Lebanon has reached 2,521 people since March 2, with an additional 7,804 wounded, Lebanon’s Health Ministry said Monday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026

Some days, many days, only a death toll was announced, prefaced by a reiteration of the general situation.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri