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catastrophic

[kat-uh-strof-ik] / ˌkæt əˈstrɒf ɪk /


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Sentiment is negative among analysts in the cryptocurrency space, but the situation isn’t necessarily catastrophic, says Nigel Green of deVere Group in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

She said: "This wasn't bad luck. It was a catastrophic collapse of responsibility. An undoubted miscarriage of justice that must now be addressed."

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

A small adjustment in wages can have catastrophic consequences.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

“GKN Aerospace exposed Orange County and Garden Grove to the risk of a catastrophic chemical explosion,” Rep. Garcia said in a Thursday statement.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026

When that ground is underneath a building or a road, the result can be catastrophic.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland




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