as in suicides
the suffering and death of a martyr
He suffered martyrdom for his religious beliefs.
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The latest findings also concluded that most child deaths were preventable and that isolation and stress during the COVID-19 pandemic were contributing factors in several suicides and drug overdoses.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
7 Feb. 2026 -
The authors identified 66 suicides among NFL players over 40 years.—
Eleanor M. Perfetto,
STAT,
7 Feb. 2026
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The majority of these strikes happen during the summer, causing around 20 fatalities each year, according to the NWS.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Feb. 2026
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Iran’s theocracy in the past has undercounted or not reported fatalities from past unrest.—
Stanislav Hodina,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Last year saw a 31% increase in Ukrainian civilian casualties compared with 2024, the advocacy group Human Rights Watch said in a report published Wednesday.—
DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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Among the latest casualties are the ADAS radar sensors on the front of many modern cars.—
Adam Ismail,
The Drive,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Martyrdoms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/martyrdoms. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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