incidents

Example Sentences

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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

The fire service attended 62 incidents, with the majority in the Greater Belfast Area.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“There are incidents every year where a bear comes into contact with a human, so it’s not uncommon,” Collins said.

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

Since the police chief was getting pressure to stop the incidents, Officer Delinko knew that catching the vandals would be a feather in his cap—and possibly the first step toward a promotion.

From "Hoot" by Carl Hiaasen