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disaster

[dih-zas-ter, -zah-ster] / dɪˈzæs tər, -ˈzɑ stər /


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Although Ward’s decision ensured the federal government would assume the bulk of disaster costs, it came with a major trade off.

From Los Angeles Times

Her reporting often focuses on immigration, though she also covers crime and natural disasters.

From The Wall Street Journal

And there wasn’t even a natural disaster to blame—or me forgetting to pay a bill.

From The Wall Street Journal

One of the lawyers representing families of the victims said on Tuesday that an online platform had been launched to receive testimonies related to the disaster.

From BBC

“From a federal law enforcement perspective and in my opinion as a former U.S. Attorney, it’s a disaster,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal