drastic
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Effects in Southern California will be much less drastic, according to forecasters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
In Syria, demonstrations have multiplied over recent days against a drastic increase in fuel prices.
From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026
A winger and a striker who can improve us will be a drastic upgrade.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
“When a new speedrun world record is on the line, drastic measures must be taken,” Maayah said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
Its “Sinification” involved the drastic homogenization of a huge region in an ancient melting pot, the repopulation of tropical Southeast Asia, and the exertion of a massive influence on Japan, Korea, and possibly even India.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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