apocalyptic
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It was an uninspiring cri de coeur and reflective of a campaign that wasn’t apocalyptic enough for those, such as Pratt’s people, who want radical change, while offering nothing new for Bass supporters.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
War is always treated as the ultimate activity of the state, with much apocalyptic hand-wringing when wars go wrong.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
But after a few sustained cycles of apocalyptic coverage of this social trend, some major outlets have finally started to examine the real reasons why birth rates are dropping.
From Salon • Apr. 20, 2026
One piece of data triggers optimism, followed just days, or hours, later by apocalyptic dread.
From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026
Or when Henry Lee flooded him with apocalyptic premonitions if assumption somehow were to pass, he counseled patience and greater trust in the wisdom of Congress.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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