disastrous
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This would be hard for any artist, but it’s disastrous for someone whose work is generally interpreted as autobiographical.
From Salon • Jul. 8, 2026
Others jokingly drew comparisons to the disastrous "Willy's Chocolate Experience" event in Glasgow in 2024, which went viral for dramatically failing to deliver on its promises.
From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026
More AI-embedded products could have disastrous consequences, such as a hallucination in an AI-generated police report, said Jay Stanley, a senior policy analyst at the ACLU’s speech, privacy and technology project.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026
He lost five of his first 10 games, including a disastrous four-game stretch that included Nations League losses to Panama and Canada in the spring of 2025.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026
“Our current policy can lead only to disastrous defeat,” they warned.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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