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.
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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
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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
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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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