fatality

noun fa·tal·i·ty \ fā-ˈta-lə-tē , fə- \

|Updated on: 13 Jun 2018

Examples: fatality in a Sentence

Definition of fatality

plural fatalities

1 a : the quality or state of causing death or destruction

b : the quality or condition of being destined for disaster

2 : something established by fate

3 a : fate 1

b : fatalism

4 : the agent or agency of fate

5 a : death resulting from a disaster

b : one that experiences a fatal outcome

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Examples of fatality in a Sentence

The car crash caused one fatality and several serious injuries.
the grim reminder that every holiday weekend inevitably results in a slew of highway fatalities

Recent Examples of fatality from the Web

Bexar County reported a fatality rate of 5.7 overdoses per 100,000 residents in 2015.

— krista torralva, San Antonio Express-News, "Training on opioid antidote expanding in S.A.," 31 May 2018
As the world knows, the magnitude of this tragic disaster caused by Hurricane Maria resulted in many fatalities.

— alexia fernández campbell, Vox, "Stunning new Hurricane Maria death toll confirms Puerto Rico’s devastating losses after the storm," 30 May 2018
As the world knows, the magnitude of this tragic disaster caused by Hurricane Maria resulted in many fatalities.

— Time, "Officials Said 64 People Died in Puerto Rico After Hurricane Maria. A New Study Says the Death Toll Is Closer to 4,600," 29 May 2018
As the world knows, the magnitude of this tragic disaster caused by Hurricane Maria resulted in many fatalities.

— NBC News, "Hurricane Maria death toll in Puerto Rico is thousands higher than official count, study estimates," 29 May 2018
From 2005 to 2014, speeding was a factor in 112,580 fatalities.

— dana oland, idahostatesman, "How fast are you going? ACHD will install radar speed signs to remind you to slow down," 29 May 2018
Over time, according to state police statistics, the number of fatal wrecks has gone up, particularly on secondary highways; the state already has seen a 17 percent spike in fatalities so far this year compared to 2017.

— noelle crombie, OregonLive.com, "State police at 'breaking point' with drop in troopers on patrol, superintendent says," 25 May 2018
Missouri is one of the few states in the region that has seen a reduction in fatalities, and authorities want to see that continue.

— robert a. cronkleton, kansascity, "Drivers in this area of Kansas City beware: Traffic enforcement crackdown is coming | The Kansas City Star," 24 May 2018
Depressants like alcohol and benzodiazepines have particularly high fatality rates when mixed with opioids, as all three substances depress the central nervous system.

— sarah beller, Teen Vogue, "What You Should Know About Drug Cocktailing," 17 May 2018

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