accident
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The woman's death is being treated by the force as a "tragic accident resulting from a fall", they said.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
"I was in a car accident and, through that, I had to have an operation," the ex-Newcastle United forward and manager said on stage at the Tyne Theatre and Opera House.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
Because the accident left Eddie with a shattered ankle, the two spent the night telling stories in the frigid car until Daphne could find help in the morning.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026
“Amidst what has been an intentionally cautious rollout in Austin, we have observed a significant improvement in accident rates,” he added.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
Then Mrs. Thomas told a story about a girl in her class who came to school in her slippers by accident one day.
From "The World According to Humphrey" by Betty G. Birney
Vocabulary lists containing accident
"Angels in the Snow"
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"Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" by Lewis Carroll, Chapters 10–12
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