traumatic

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“It was a very traumatic thing,” Gil said of the fire.

From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026

A handful were posthumously diagnosed with chronic traumatic encephalopathy, the progressive, degenerative brain disease found in people with a history of repetitive head impacts.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026

In 1974, a stampede at a David Cassidy concert in London was so traumatic that one medic said the scale of the injuries reminded him of the Blitz.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

Both brothers have over the years spoken openly about the traumatic impacts of losing their mother at a young age.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

Despite his lack of memory, he was sure he’d just been through the most traumatic night of his life.

From "The Maze Runner" by James Dashner