disaster

Example Sentences

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It could, for example, lead to states saying that federal agents can’t come in to help people in a natural disaster.

From Salon

But a reminder of the disaster, which still affected many of their lives, was parked outside: a Los Angeles Fire Department vehicle.

From Los Angeles Times

In a world of frequent natural disasters, the homeowner experience is more commonly defined by what happens after a loss: complex documentation, lengthy rebuild periods, inadequate cash flow.

From Barron's

"The Rwanda scheme was a complete disaster," the spokesman told reporters.

From BBC

Much of the public discourse surrounding disasters such as last year’s fires focuses on blame, but Andrews considers that framing incomplete.

From Los Angeles Times