drastic
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Weiss’ purge means that the upcoming 59th season of “60 Minutes” is slated for a drastic overhaul.
From Salon • Jun. 1, 2026
Such drastic reductions have been noted at universities and research facilities across the United States.
From Barron's • Jun. 1, 2026
"Even a sore throat can lead to something a lot more drastic," her mum said.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
The theme among executives announcing drastic staff cuts has been a streamlining of workflows as employees use agentic AI.
From MarketWatch • May 8, 2026
“Nothing drastic; laundry, Hoovering, that sort of thing. It’s a secret facility, so we can’t exactly hire staff to clean up.”
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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