disaster
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"The single most important factor threatening the wellbeing of families and midwives and the cause of a potential disaster is inadequate staffing," the letter read.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
With a mine like this, Chen says, "it was only a matter of time" until disaster struck.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
Home insurers pitch policies as a financial peace-of-mind safety net, but in a disaster customers can find the apparent guarantee of compensation evaporates.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026
“This year we had to completely stop production. It’s a huge, huge amount of damage, a disaster for me and the main company,” Mastour said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
But he couldn’t sit around doing nothing, waiting for disaster to strike.
From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret
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