incident
Example Sentences
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Some Southampton fans hoped the actual details of the spying incident involving Middlesbrough might help ensure there was some leniency in their punishment.
From BBC • May 20, 2026
That conflagration was 5% contained by Tuesday afternoon as weakening winds helped crews get a handle on the incident, according to Cal Fire.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
At around 1 a.m, the report found, incident commanders at the Rose Bowl were “still blind to the fire’s movements above them in the canyons.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
In the months since this incident, Rahman has testified in front of Congress, attended the State of the Union, and become a symbol of sorts.
From Slate • May 19, 2026
When I reached the part about the Linotype machine incident, I expected Frankie to laugh in disbelief.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
Vocabulary lists containing incident
"Diary of a Wimpy Kid" by Jeff Kinney
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