disasters
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It was one of the worst disasters in the country's history.
From Barron's ● Oct. 15, 2026
Such disasters can sweep across national boundaries, threatening lives, infrastructure and livelihoods far downstream - making co-operation between the countries sharing the Himalayas increasingly important.
From BBC ● Oct. 14, 2026
Instead, she effectively told voters that the past four years of disasters, inefficiencies and ineptitude are still a better option than taking a chance on the City Hall equivalent of the classroom dork.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026
Diton cited California and the West Coast of Florida as parts of the country exposed to higher risks from natural disasters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 13, 2026
Perhaps some bands were driven north by wars, demographic pressures or natural disasters.
From "Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind" by Yuval Noah Harari
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