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as in casualty
a chance and usually sudden event bringing loss or injury
was involved in a minor accident on her way home from work
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as in luck
the uncertain course of events
you shouldn't leave it to accident to decide where you'll be lodging in the course of your trip across the country
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Recent Examples of accident
By teaching children to ask before petting, parents can help prevent potential accidents and also instill respect for adults.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Those who survived then alerted authorities about the accident.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Like Shannon, Karen was involved in a car accident between seasons and was arrested and cited for allegedly driving under the influence.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
Someone with fecal incontinence may experience frequent accidents or unexpected stool leakage.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 3 Nov. 2024
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Those who survived then alerted authorities about the accident.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
Like Shannon, Karen was involved in a car accident between seasons and was arrested and cited for allegedly driving under the influence.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 5 Nov. 2024
Someone with fecal incontinence may experience frequent accidents or unexpected stool leakage.
—Cristina Mutchler, Health, 3 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for accident
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There was no immediate report of casualties or details on what was hit.Reuters, NBC News, 7 Nov. 2024
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The conditions of those wounded remain unclear and there were no reported casualties among the guardsmen involved.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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Rizzi, unlike in the morning, also had some luck on his side, as Atlanta missed three field goals.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
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Madelyn Cline has had better luck with a role in the excellent Knives Out: Glass Onion.Paul Tassi, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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The rule could prevent a disaster like the one that happened with Synapse, where thousands of consumers lost access to their funds.Jeff Kauflin, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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Regional authorities have been heavily criticized for having issued alerts to mobile phones some two hours after the disaster had started.Hernán Muñoz and Joseph Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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An actor by profession, Lloyd had been coached for the deception by a magician called Jenny Winstanley, who originally hoped to join the Magic Circle herself, but thought Lloyd would stand a better chance of making the trick work.Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK, theweek, 13 Nov. 2024
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Canceled after one season, the series never got the chance to ratchet up the tension.Joshua Rivera, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2024
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Responses are for informational purposes only and individuals should consider whether any general recommendation in these responses are suitable for their particular circumstances based on investment objectives, financial situation and needs.Amy Wagner and Steve Hruby, The Enquirer, 6 Nov. 2024
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Authorities were still investigating the circumstances and motive of the incident, according to the news release.Caelyn Pender, The Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2024
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And, in a preview clip exclusive to Entertainment Weekly, her boyfriend Mateo (Julian Works) thinks she may have been fired by Tommy (Gina Torres) over the mishap.Patrick Gomez, EW.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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But the evidence mishap last Wednesday, where a witness read aloud something that was supposed to be excluded, sent the trial to the brink of a possible mistrial yet again and triggered the new round of plea deals.Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
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That tragedy impacts the family deeply, especially her brother Joe, who last saw her.Lizz Schumer, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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After a personal tragedy, Proffitt wanted to center LGBTQ rights in his campaign — even in a reliably Republican district.Serena Lin, Them, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Accident.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accident. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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