haphazardries

noun

plural of haphazardry
as in fortuities

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  1. uncertainties
  2. hazards
  3. circumstances
  4. accidents
Noun
  • One of the disaster’s greatest uncertainties remains the fate of people who are still unaccounted for.
    — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 3 July 2026
  • Faced with these uncertainties, some organizations are pushing back.
    — Brian Delp, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
Definition of uncertainties
Noun
  • Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026
  • Mixtures are the rule, not the exception Decades of research on the health effects of individual chemicals have helped scientists identify hazards, estimate safe exposure levels and develop regulations.
    — Brad Reisfeld, The Conversation, 6 July 2026
Definition of hazards
Noun
  • This can cause loss of control in extreme circumstances, especially when the road conditions aren’t prime.
    — Keith Laing, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • Hours after the shooting, Salgado Araujo’s son, Ronaldo Salgado, shared a message on Facebook remembering his father and disputing the circumstances surrounding his death.
    — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026
Definition of circumstances
Noun
  • The idea is to allow for accidents, miscommunications or misunderstandings that the participants agree should not scuttle talks.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026
  • Small accidents, although no fault of your own, may cause this.
    — Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 30 June 2026
Definition of accidents
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