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disaster

[dih-zas-ter, -zah-ster] / dɪˈzæs tər, -ˈzɑ stər /


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But for older investors in or near retirement, it’s a portfolio disaster.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

With a healthy dose of RuPaul’s signature wit and enough drag queen-friendly lighting to combat Hollywood’s run of dimly lit features, the team revives the disaster spoof with stylish aplomb.

From Salon • Jun. 11, 2026

While dads have reasons to be concerned by plummeting levels of testosterone, a modest dip isn’t necessarily a disaster — in fact, it can make men better parents and partners.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

This looming disaster has been 25 years in the making.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Being magic sounded like a mountain of disaster.

From "Rump: The (Fairly) True Story of Rumpelstilskin" by Liesl Shurtliff




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