Casualty

A casualty is a person who gets hurt or killed during a dangerous event, like an accident or a fight. It means they need help because of what happened to them.

Examples

• In history class, we learned about World War II and how many brave soldiers became casualties during battles, reminding us of the sacrifices made for our freedom.
• After the devastating earthquake struck the city, many first responders worked tirelessly to help those in need, but unfortunately, there were several casualties reported in the aftermath.
• While playing soccer at recess, my teammate tripped and fell hard on the ground, and we all held our breath, hoping he wouldn't become a casualty of our game.

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