incident

Example Sentences

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Following the breach, Coupang's boss Park Dae-jun resigned from his role, apologising for the incident.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

“We regret that our proactive measures to prevent secondary harm from last year’s data leak incident, as well as our explanations based on clear facts, were not sufficiently reflected in the PIPC’s decision,” Coupang said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Neither its inquiry into our place in the universe nor its many references, in the background, to a North Korean incident that has kicked off World War III generates much dramatic voltage.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

The incident occurred while much of the Southern California coast is experiencing dangerous conditions.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

Perhaps it was some lingering disquiet from that unpleasant incident on the train; she found herself backing away from the line of hansom cabs and clutching the children even more tightly than before.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood