drastic
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As for “English,” he didn’t anticipate having to make any drastic changes to address the current war with Iran.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
The squeeze on supply has pushed oil and natural gas prices higher, with drastic knock-on effects for supply chains in countless industries.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
Even the author most associated with the imperative of a dedicated writing space turns out to have made drastic modifications in real life.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
How to Trade the War: Avoid Gimmicky Strategies and Overheated Assets Why you ought to consider drastic investing moves the same way you should think about body piercings or tattoos.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
He didn’t exactly know how or why, but Nathan knew that Uncle Jet was about to do something drastic.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
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