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trauma

[trou-muh, traw-] / ˈtraʊ mə, ˈtrɔ- /


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An endeavor once bathed in excitement and wonder ended in tragedy and trauma for those who witnessed it.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

"If they had trauma coming back and came into hospital, the astronauts could require blood products quicker or be at an increased risk of fractures."

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

"Our broader analysis of local strandings both inside and outside San Francisco Bay found that over 40% of these whales died of trauma from vessels."

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

“Today’s plea is a step toward justice, but it cannot undo the additional trauma inflicted on families who were already dealing with loss.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

I go back to the trauma center, but Erin and her mom are still in the brain-scanner room.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick




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