Definition of «deadliest incident»

The phrase "deadliest incident" refers to an event or situation that resulted in the greatest number of deaths. It is a term commonly used by news outlets and other sources to describe a tragedy where numerous lives were lost, often due to natural disasters, accidents, acts of violence or war.

Sentences with «deadliest incident»

Although the agency stresses that hot air ballooning is relatively safe, there have been a number of deadly incidents in recent years that raise concern. (southfloridainjurylawyersblog.com)
While many district attorneys opposed the law, Schneiderman's office said local prosecutors have been «cordial» and not attempted, before Abelove's «end - run» last week, to impede the attorney general's review of deadly incidents involving police use of force. (timesunion.com)
Two key state lawmakers — Sen. John Bonacic and Assemblyman Joe Lentol — have expressed concern over parts of Cuomo's proposal to create a new office to investigate deadly incidents involving police officers, casting doubt on the ultimate viability of one of the signature items in the governor's State of the State address. (nystateofpolitics.com)
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