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disastrous

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


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For trucking, the consequences could be particularly disastrous.

From MarketWatch Aug. 20, 2026

Latin America is already reeling from two disastrous quakes that struck Venezuela in June, killing more than 6,000 people and causing widespread destruction.

From Barron's Aug. 10, 2026

For commercial fishing fleets, these changes can be disastrous.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

Many in Labour are optimistic that he can begin to turn around their fortunes after disastrous results in elections for the Scottish Parliament, Welsh Senedd and councils across England.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

The disastrous meltdown cycle was about to begin again.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland




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