fatality
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"How there has not been a fatality is only by a miracle," he said.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
The storm’s one recorded fatality died overnight, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday, adding that about 80 rescues have been made.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 16, 2026
Thousands died, according to estimates, though officials never declared an official fatality count.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
According to the latest official figures, more than 1,000 cases have been recorded, including 267 deaths, representing a fatality rate of around 25 percent.
From Barron's ● Jun. 24, 2026
Other episodes of mass fatality are abundantly documented: the Black Death in Europe, the post-collectivization famine in the Soviet Union, even the traffic in African slaves.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
“When you hear of pediatric fatalities, you don’t hear of healthy 13-year-old boys,” Roy said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
Vegetation fires spreading beyond the immediate burn zone add perhaps hundreds of fatalities from burning, smoke inhalation and vehicle crashes.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 22, 2026
The Norwalk intersection had 12 severe crashes in 2023 alone, including two fatalities, Hahn wrote in her 2024 statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026
Greater Manchester and West Sussex were unable to provide data on casualties, fatalities, and the number of fires that happened in dwellings.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
There are no official reports as yet of injuries or fatalities.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
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