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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 were no reports of casualties or significant damage, officials said.Kevin Shalvey, ABC News, 21 Nov. 2024
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The city's blockade resulted in thousands of deaths, with the total number of casualties yet to be fully tallied.Katya Soldak, Forbes, 19 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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As the film reminds us, any number of iffy career choices, like that role in the cinematic disaster that was Sgt.David Browne, Rolling Stone, 22 Nov. 2024
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Going to space after the Columbia disaster Eileen Collins’ fourth and final mission came on the heels of the tragic Columbia disaster.Dr. Ruth Gotian, Forbes, 22 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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Fast Fire Watch Guards, as a front-runner in the industry, ensures their team is more than equipped to adapt, no matter the circumstances.Kyle Russell, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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While the application is pretty straightforward, sorting out some of the circumstances—this is a facts and circumstances-heavy analysis—may be more complicated.Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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The fashion mishap occurred on her Heartfirst Tour, which took place in 2022 and 2023.Catherine Santino, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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These technical mishaps may prove highly consequential for Netflix; the streaming giant is scheduled to host several more high-profile sporting events in the coming months.Will McCurdy, PCMAG, 17 Nov. 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 28 Nov. 2024.
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