trauma

Example Sentences

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Psychological trauma, social fragmentation, and economic dislocation are persistent scars that can span generations.

From Salon

Ms. Andrade admits to having suffered trauma in her life, though the details are vague.

From The Wall Street Journal

Viewers accused the show of cruelty and humiliating Tran by making her relive her trauma on live television.

From Los Angeles Times

The trial was selected as a "bellwether" proceeding, the outcome of which establishes a precedent for resolving other lawsuits that blame social media for fueling an epidemic of mental and emotional trauma.

From Barron's

The trauma meant her nervous system was in a "fight or flight" state.

From BBC