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drastic

[dras-tik] / ˈdræs tɪk /


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More drastic ideas to lower the federal government’s interest burden include a so-called Mar-a-Lago Accord, floated back in late 2024 by Stephen Miran, then in the private sector, and now a Fed governor.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

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

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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