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 While that may not be possible for many affected by the storm, Patrick Hanlon, CEO of Georgia real estate firm Home Buyers of Savannah, emphasized the importance of documenting the damage — and being prepared for the next storm by cataloging your home before the next disaster strikes. Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 18 Oct. 2024 This enables earlier evacuation orders, more efficient allocation of resources and the reinforcement of critical infrastructure before disaster strikes. Boris Kontsevoi, Forbes, 14 Oct. 2024 Thus began a beautiful friendship that blossomed into something greater — until disaster strikes and Oliver disappears. Lizz Schumer, People.com, 11 Oct. 2024 Operation Blessing Operation Blessing partners with local community churches to provide aid when disaster strikes and are currently operating in Georgia and North Carolina. Kait Hanson, Travel + Leisure, 2 Oct. 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 31 Oct. 2024.

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