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catastrophe

[kuh-tas-truh-fee] / kəˈtæs trə fi /


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Taking no responsibility at all for helping to inform the public about the origins of this unique catastrophe for public health, for the public fisc, and for private liberty is Dr. Morens’s former boss.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

"The long-term drivers of catastrophe losses remain unchanged, including growing exposure in hazard-prone areas and rising reconstruction costs," it added.

From Barron's Aug. 11, 2026

Instead, it provides valuable evidence that the underground system responsible for its ancient catastrophe remains active and continues to receive new magma.

From Science Daily Jul. 29, 2026

Isabel Díaz Ayuso, the leader of Madrid’s local government, earlier this week described the Madrid wildfires as perhaps “the worst natural catastrophe in Spain’s history.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

They discussed intrigues I did not know, a catastrophe I could not comprehend.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri

Any beat in catastrophes would imply upside relative to guidance, they add.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

Economic losses from natural catastrophes worldwide are estimated to have reached $100 billion in the first half of this year, reinsurance group Swiss Re said Tuesday, a sharp decline from the period last year.

From Barron's Aug. 11, 2026

"Nature is quite resilient, but it can't cope with catastrophes on this scale over and over again. It won't keep on coming back."

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

“Titanic” made audiences understand why historic catastrophes are also intimate tragedies.

From Salon Jul. 22, 2026

Shocked by the toll in human life, critics have been quick to suggest policies and procedures to ensure that the catastrophes of this season won’t be repeated.

From "Into Thin Air" by Jon Krakauer




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