trauma

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

"No sentence can undo the trauma of what she endured. But we hope today marks the beginning of her journey toward the bright, safe, and happy future she deserves," the judge told the court.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

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

From Salon • Mar. 25, 2026

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 24, 2026

“Mother, I must attend to my bowels. They are revolting against the trauma of the last twenty-four hours.”

From "A Confederacy of Dunces" by John Kennedy Toole