disasters
Example Sentences
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The disasters, coming at the peak of the summer vacation period when tourists flock to both countries, were fuelled by woodlands parched to tinder by successive heatwaves and lack of rain since May.
From Barron's ● Jul. 26, 2026
Air pollution, wildfire smoke, industrial disasters like the East Palestine, Ohio train wreck and extended pollen seasons are all reasons why people are increasingly concerned with making their indoor environments actually breathable.
From Salon ● Jul. 19, 2026
Li Qiang, founder of China Labor Watch, a nonprofit organization, said the recent disasters reflect structural issues in the country’s manufacturing sector.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
Modern networks are more resilient in disasters, an AT&T spokesman said, because they can be restored faster and are less vulnerable to damage and copper theft.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 10, 2026
Tennessee’s disasters were the fruit of indifferent nature, without connection to the crimes of the homesteaders.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
