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apocalyptic

[uh-pok-uh-lip-tik] / əˌpɒk əˈlɪp tɪk /
ADJECTIVE
fateful
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This is very bad, although hardly a Ghostbusters-style, apocalyptic vision that includes human sacrifice and mass hysteria.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

"For some this is an apocalyptic event, for others it seems to be a lot of hype," Martin told the BBC.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

Weir’s apocalyptic story centers around a scientist-turned-junior-high-school science teacher named Ryland Grace, played in the movie by Gosling.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

There are reasons to question the most apocalyptic forecasts.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 16, 2026

Such apocalyptic scenarios have invited skepticism since Henry Dobyns first drew them to wide attention.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann




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