trauma

Example Sentences

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She said historical forced adoption caused "unimaginable trauma for multiple generations of women and profound, often devastating impacts for their children".

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Psychological trauma, social fragmentation, and economic dislocation are persistent scars that can span generations.

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026

Viewers accused the show of cruelty and humiliating Tran by making her relive her trauma on live television.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Ms. Andrade admits to having suffered trauma in her life, though the details are vague.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

I am still wrecked by it, and I understand why Grandpa said it was his trauma.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh