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accident

[ak-si-duhnt] / ˈæk sɪ dənt /




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Early debates confirm that this was no accident.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

Dye said Miller was a "hard-working, decent man", who had found himself involved in a "freak accident" which had taken a mental and physical toll on the defendant.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

The post describes Cooper as an ambulance chaser who preys on people who have just gone through a horrific accident so she can get the exclusive.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

But every once in a while, we get a little wink, an ounce of good luck, an unearned gift, a happy accident, and this recipe falls in that category.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

Haunted by the accident, Jane Pierce grew desperate to hear from her child: Are you there?

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock




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