disaster
Example Sentences
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Four months ago, Polis’ office acknowledged as much, noting how two major disaster relief requests were denied and a bill that would have allowed the state to complete a clean water pipeline project was vetoed.
From Slate • May 21, 2026
It’s a perennial pathogen, highly contagious and extremely deadly, and its occasional flareups could threaten a global disaster.
From Salon • May 20, 2026
Public trust requires both accountability and a willingness to learn from every aspect of a disaster response.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
"It's when risk becomes routine. People think 'it'll be fine' and carry on, until one day we end up with exactly the kind of disaster we've just seen."
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Because things could never be an ordinary disaster for him.
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
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