trauma

Example Sentences

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"Opera singers, we often carry the heavy grief and drama and trauma in our own work," he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

We are the product of their trauma, from their parents.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

The 54-year-old said it would be the "first step" towards healing the trauma felt by survivors.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

You would think that by the logic of such trauma I would have become a peace activist, but it became for me a predicate to conservatism.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Then, to save her the trauma of breaking it to me, I ask, “Did he ask after you dropped me off on Friday?”

From "The Running Dream" by Wendelin Van Draanen