disaster strikes

idiom

: something very bad happens
When disaster strikes, we will be prepared.

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When disaster strikes, the technology developed by firms like Peregrine and RapidSOS brings is critical from beginning to end. Alison Coleman, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025 And when disaster strikes, that deficit can deepen and ongoing disparities can widen, said Crow, the University of Colorado Denver professor. Alicia Wallace, CNN, 23 Jan. 2025 The federal government is here to help the people of America - not leave them in the lurch when disaster strikes. John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025 In fact, going above the minimum building codes can sometimes save on insurance, and surely reduce the risk of heartbreaking consequences when disaster strikes. The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for disaster strikes 

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“Disaster strikes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disaster%20strikes. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.

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