disaster strikes

idiom

: something very bad happens
When disaster strikes, we will be prepared.

Examples of disaster strikes in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Taking steps now can pay off in a big way if disaster strikes. Mityne Lewis, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2024 Homeowners can also set aside a smaller amount of funds monthly to create an emergency safety net to provide a financial buffer when disaster strikes. Bryan Koon, Sun Sentinel, 28 July 2024 Wong and Roberson will be staying in a hotel nearby once their teammates move into the Village, just in case disaster strikes the U.S. women’s team in Paris. Kaetlyn Liddy, NBC News, 23 July 2024 When disaster strikes oil rigs in the North Sea, the workers must survive as floating buildings crumble into the stormy ocean and the water explodes into flames. James Grebey, TIME, 19 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for disaster strikes 

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“Disaster strikes.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disaster%20strikes. Accessed 11 Sep. 2024.

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