disasters
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It was one of the worst disasters in the country's history.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
Such disasters can sweep across national boundaries, threatening lives, infrastructure and livelihoods far downstream - making co-operation between the countries sharing the Himalayas increasingly important.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
Instead, she effectively told voters that the past four years of disasters, inefficiencies and ineptitude are still a better option than taking a chance on the City Hall equivalent of the classroom dork.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026
The impact can go beyond costs directly linked to natural disasters, as rising insurance premiums weigh on household and business budgets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
His death was the first of the disasters which fell upon the gods.
From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton
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