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disastrous

[dih-zas-truhs, -zah-struhs] / dɪˈzæs trəs, -ˈzɑ strəs /


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From the vantage point of 2026, as we endure an unprecedented degree of barbarism at every level of society, we see how disastrous his prescriptions were.

From Salon • Apr. 19, 2026

They had a knack for disastrous drafting and squandering their top picks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

In Mann’s eyes, the South African government’s disastrous bid for absolute political power is a cautionary tale with particular resonance today.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

DeChambeau, one of the fancied picks before the tournament, suffered the ignominy of missing the cut when a disastrous finish pushed him to six over.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

There is no reason to suppose these disastrous events are confined to birds.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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