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trauma

[trou-muh, traw-] / ˈtraʊ mə, ˈtrɔ- /


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For all the success—Grammys, Image Awards, Kennedy Center Honors and 90 million records sold—White, who died in 2016 at 74, never got past his early trauma.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

You don’t want to overshare and trauma dump.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Researchers note that epigenetic changes have previously been connected to factors such as diet, stress, and trauma.

From Science Daily • Jun. 1, 2026

Zoe spoke out about her trauma to also raise awareness of spiking prevention training in Devon and Cornwall being delivered by Exeter-based charity Stamp Out Spiking.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

I remember the thing that caused the trauma, but I don’t hold on to the trauma.

From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah




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