disaster

Example Sentences

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The experience of Woodies residents foreshadow what other communities across America could experience as the frequency of costly natural disasters increases.

From The Wall Street Journal

Bushfires have razed hundreds of buildings across southeast Australia, authorities said Sunday, as they confirmed the first death from the disaster.

From Barron's

Very different communities, the Palisades and Altadena share similar frustrations — with insurance companies, government agencies and disaster scammers.

From Los Angeles Times

Obstfeld adds: "And the one country that did forcefully hit back, which is China, induced the US to back down very quickly. So we certainly avoided a trade disaster."

From BBC

It also would double the amount of money insurers would have to pay for living expenses during a disaster while the homes of fire victims are being rebuilt or cleaned up.

From Los Angeles Times