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trauma

[trou-muh, traw-] / ˈtraʊ mə, ˈtrɔ- /


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The 25-year-old has been opening up to BBC Asian Network's Amber Haque about the lingering trauma of that incident, his mental health struggles and being drawn to the manosphere.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

An endeavor once bathed in excitement and wonder ended in tragedy and trauma for those who witnessed it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

“Why now?” is just a more palatable version of “lying slut,” a question based on ignorance about how trauma — and society — works.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

"Our broader analysis of local strandings both inside and outside San Francisco Bay found that over 40% of these whales died of trauma from vessels."

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

“I am telling you that escape or checking out is a common response to emotional trauma and anxiety, like the kind Sparrow experiences in social situations, like school.”

From "Sparrow" by Sarah Moon




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