drastic

Example Sentences

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After doing the math, she realized that maintaining the standard of living she enjoyed with her husband required a drastic change: returning to work, significantly cutting expenses for herself and her children, or both.

From The Wall Street Journal

The former Everton and Burnley boss started well, but the drop-off in organisation, focus and form - especially of late - has been drastic.

From BBC

The Ministry of Environment estimates that Iraq now faces about 243 storms per year, and the frequency is expected to increase to 300 "dust days" by 2050 unless drastic mitigation measures are adopted.

From Barron's

This would then appear to jump forward several months, with the workers apparently having lost a drastic amount of weight.

From BBC

“Now it’s drastic,” Jackson said of the need to provide the service to support families and keep slots filled.

From Los Angeles Times