catastrophic
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also praised the pilot's "extraordinary bravery", saying he fought back despite being wounded and helped prevent a catastrophic mid-air disaster.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
Another wave of landslides and heavy rain have killed about 30 people in Nepal, as the Himalayan nation reels from August's catastrophic flooding that left 1,400 dead and thousands more missing.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
Oregon has not announced an update on Moore’ status, but there were early signs he might have avoided a catastrophic injury.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026
Conversation in the house during these years often focused on global catastrophic risks ranging from comet strikes to supervolcanoes, according to a person who spent time there.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 27, 2026
And because the hurricane as a whole was traveling so slowly, about eight miles per hour, the sustained winds were causing, and would continue to cause, catastrophic damage.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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