catastrophe
Example Sentences
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Net income rose to $1.7 billion from $$395 million a year ago, primarily because of lower catastrophe losses and higher investment returns.
From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026
Working in catastrophe mitigation for the state of Louisiana, Goings likes to be prepared for the worst.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
“The catastrophe insurance industry in California is incredibly broken and needs some serious repair,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
The five years since Min Aung Hlaing's coup have been a catastrophe for Myanmar.
From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026
While the machines hummed softly in our hospital and white-soled shoes whispered up and down the halls, a catastrophe was roaring down upon this child of a mother.
From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver
Vocabulary lists containing catastrophe
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