disasters
Example Sentences
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Air pollution, wildfire smoke, industrial disasters like the East Palestine, Ohio train wreck and extended pollen seasons are all reasons why people are increasingly concerned with making their indoor environments actually breathable.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
He said mortgage companies withholding insurance funds has become an issue across the nation after disasters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026
Li Qiang, founder of China Labor Watch, a nonprofit organization, said the recent disasters reflect structural issues in the country’s manufacturing sector.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Without waste reduction at the source, ongoing sorting, and organic waste processing that can prevent methane gas from forming, there will always be the risk of environmental disasters occurring at landfills, he said.
From BBC ● Jul. 8, 2026
How could they be so serene and matter-of-fact about these disasters?
From "Lawn Boy Returns" by Gary Paulsen
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