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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Recent Examples of fatality Over 40,000 acres have been burned with 24 fatalities reported, according to Cal Fire on Jan. 15. Janine Henni, People.com, 15 Jan. 2025 Without adopting more robust and integrated safety measures, the risk of accidents and fatalities will inevitably escalate, placing lives, assets and operational efficiency at greater risk. David Julian, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025 The Louisiana fatality was connected to a backyard flock. Christine Clarridge, Axios, 13 Jan. 2025 There have been no reported injuries or fatalities, officials said. David Chiu, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for fatality 

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“Fatality.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fatality. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.

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