drastic

Example Sentences

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The Treasury hinted heavily that changes would be made, but Reeves shied away from the more drastic option of scrapping VAT exemptions on the whole scheme entirely.

From BBC

Others — especially those unable to take the drastic steps Grasso has been able to — will deem the beauty of life in Topanga not worth the risk of getting trapped by flames.

From Los Angeles Times

She said a cap on sitting days had a "drastic effect", with her local leaders having to reschedule cases and cancel work given to part-time judges, who are critical to clearing the backlog.

From BBC

Built in 1743, it started life as a French Protestant church serving the Huguenot population, but was shut in 1809 due to a drastic decline in attendance.

From BBC

It remains to be seen whether the drastic drop-off in illegal border crossings will continue.

From Los Angeles Times