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catastrophic

[kat-uh-strof-ik] / ˌkæt əˈstrɒf ɪk /


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"Why was he willing to speak to the BBC in a one-hour catastrophic television interview, but is not willing to speak to law enforcement?,"

From BBC

There is always a possibility of a more catastrophic eruption than what the rocks have recorded.

From Literature

"Ceasing MSF activities is going to be catastrophic for the people of the Gaza Strip and the West Bank".

From Barron's

"If that duty of care is breached, the consequences can be catastrophic."

From Barron's

The scene on the ground in Minneapolis is “completely catastrophic,” Frank said.

From Los Angeles Times