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
That debacle is the reason why the NFL’s preparation for a potential lockout is now months ahead of where it was 14 years ago.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 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
Sacking head coach Brendon McCullum after England's Ashes debacle would have been the "easy thing to do", according to England and Wales Cricket Board chief executive Richard Gould.
From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026
For some days after the debacle in Lockhart, he’d been acting odd.
From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly
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