debacle
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After that debacle, Mom and Pop would remain on the sidelines until after World War II, when the American economy boomed once more.
From Barron's • Apr. 15, 2026
“But I think basically he assessed, correctly, that he’s eating the costs of the Iran debacle, like it or not.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026
That’s a pretty clear sign that Castel wants to investigate this debacle and hold those behind it responsible.
From Slate • Mar. 27, 2026
Human rights advocates had hoped the Kunduz debacle would force the U.S. military into taking concrete steps to protect civilians during U.S. combat operations.
From Salon • Mar. 11, 2026
If a bit of reputation was all I had to show for this debacle, I’d have to do my best to build on it.
From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss
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