drastic
Example Sentences
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In Syria, demonstrations have multiplied over recent days against a drastic increase in fuel prices.
From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026
The first edition of “60 Minutes” since CBS News editor in chief Bari Weiss initiated drastic changes to the venerable program made it to air Sunday.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026
It isn’t all that unusual for players to fiddle with their mechanics over the course of a summer, with more drastic overhauls left to offseason experimentation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
It adds that there are fears older people already struggling financially will have to take "drastic action" after energy regulators raised the price cap by 4% from October.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Though I doubted my fate would be so drastic, the man was unpredictable.
From "The Shakespeare Stealer" by Gary L. Blackwood
Vocabulary lists containing drastic
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