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
After the debacle, she stated publicly that her husband had done “such a great job.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 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
John Andre was captured while attempting to serve as a British spy in league with Benedict Arnold to produce a major strategic debacle on the Hudson River at West Point.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
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