Example Sentences

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Finally, there’s the unknowable but certain catastrophes the next governor will face.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

It’s a question of what do we do about these smaller disasters that can still upend people’s lives, can still cause millions of dollars of damage that states have to deal with, but aren’t catastrophes.

From Slate • May 21, 2026

Colbert has reminded us of our humanity through this administration’s endless string of catastrophes.

From Salon • May 21, 2026

Compared with risks from natural catastrophes, for which almost half of all losses were insured in 2025, Kreuzer said that "cyber risk coverage is still far too low, with only a fraction insured".

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

You’re a soldier in the army of sliding board catastrophes.

From "Harbor Me" by Jacqueline Woodson