debacle
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But while England will be confident of securing a morale-boosting win after their Ashes debacle in Australia over the winter, a number of former players have criticised the surface at the home of cricket.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
The "dirty fuel" debacle sparked fury, especially among transport workers.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
Without a written agreement, this could be just the start of the child-support debacle, not the end of it.
From MarketWatch • May 16, 2026
As you said, Mikael, the trap-smeared “Ran to Atlanta” shows he at least has a sense of humor about the whole debacle, reuniting with Future to do exactly what Kendrick accused him of.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
Or given me any assignment after my debacle with Luzan, much less one with a man like John Kwang, with whom I might so easily identify?
From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee
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