drastic
Example Sentences
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The drastic fall erased more than $1 trillion in market value from the company, though it still retains a $1.6-trillion market cap.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 4, 2026
The drastic measures are aimed at easing a bitter water dispute that has divided the region for years and worsened this year amid an exceptional drought.
From Barron's ● Jul. 31, 2026
In Wales, it's not as drastic, but has still fallen by 27% over the same period.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Model providers OpenAI and Anthropic have said the costs of their tokens are going down, and both have considered drastic price cuts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
I put a hand on Velia’s shoulder to stop her from doing something drastic.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
Vocabulary lists containing drastic
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