incidents

Example Sentences

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The number of fly-tipping incidents dealt with by local councils in England increased by 9% to 1.26m in 2024/25, according to government statistics.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

The skirmish was the latest in a string of incidents that has tested the two-month-old ceasefire.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

It suited the structure of the book — the key incidents fitted perfectly — but I hope more than that it allowed us to care about the boys.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Especially after a couple of Blue Origin incidents that will slow AST’s business development.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

The important thing, I had learned by now, was not to get on a foster parent’s bad side, because certain incidents trailed you like dog poop on your shoes.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter