disasters
Example Sentences
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Between 1980 and 2010, an average of 5,853 people died in China annually from coal mining disasters, according to a tally by Nie.
From BBC • May 31, 2026
In 1990, Congress created this protected status for foreign nationals who could not return home safely because of armed conflicts or natural disasters.
From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026
When earthquakes, floods, fires and other disasters happen, the IRS commonly suspends all sorts of deadlines for impacted taxpayers.
From MarketWatch • May 27, 2026
Readers will find engrossing case studies of well-known disasters such as the Titanic and the USS Indianapolis, as well as sections on bygone Viking wrecks and the mysterious “ghost ships” of seafaring lore.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026
In places where natural disasters frequently occur, disaster memory saves countless lives.
From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland
