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trauma

[trou-muh, traw-] / ˈtraʊ mə, ˈtrɔ- /


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Four civilians were transported to the hospital for treatment, three from smoke inhalation injuries and one from a trauma injury, according to Capt. John Clingingsmith Jr., a spokesperson for the Cal Fire Riverside Unit.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

But it was "far too timid" in view of "the damage and trauma caused by these practices", she added.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Lockhart explores themes of mental illness, conspiracy theories and trauma with intelligence and compassion, and his writing is first-rate.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

For years, I carried the trauma in silence.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

This is why Mom used to add “bike helmet” to the storm list when she was little—a mattress over the bathtub only protects so far from blunt force trauma.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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