fatality
noun
a disaster resulting in death.
fatalities
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pluralof fatality.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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But 78% of pedestrian fatalities happen on roads with such widths, the Journal found.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 18, 2026
Falls are the most common cause of traumatic brain injuries for older adults and result in around 43,000 fatalities every year.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 5, 2026
The 21-mile stretch of Pacific Coast Highway that runs through Malibu is one of the state’s deadliest and most notorious roads, with an average of about four crash-related fatalities per year over the last decade.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026
“The circumstances of several fatalities suggest that some individuals may not have been aware of the fire’s proximity or their evacuation status,” the report found.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
There are no official reports as yet of injuries or fatalities.
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
