as in victim
a person or thing harmed, lost, or destroyed
the grim reminder that every holiday weekend inevitably results in a slew of highway fatalities
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The death marks the city’s 11th traffic fatality of the year.
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Jason Green, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024
The survey is not based on statistical information, such as roadway safety or fatalities, but perceptions of drivability among non-locals.
—Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2024
Middle East Lebanon marked the most fatalities in a single day since September 30, according to a CNN tally based on data from the Lebanese health ministry.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 23 Oct. 2024
Because of the fatality, the Wisconsin State Patrol will try to reconstruct the accident as part of the investigation that will be led by New Berlin police.
—Jim Riccioli, Journal Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2024
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Jason Green, The Mercury News, 30 Oct. 2024
The survey is not based on statistical information, such as roadway safety or fatalities, but perceptions of drivability among non-locals.
—Monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 29 Oct. 2024
Middle East Lebanon marked the most fatalities in a single day since September 30, according to a CNN tally based on data from the Lebanese health ministry.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN, 23 Oct. 2024
Because of the fatality, the Wisconsin State Patrol will try to reconstruct the accident as part of the investigation that will be led by New Berlin police.
—Jim Riccioli, Journal Sentinel, 18 Oct. 2024
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“Fatality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fatality. Accessed 17 Nov. 2024.
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