drastic
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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
But I don’t know, it’s probably not unlike the drastic change that another kid at 18 would have going to college,” Rodrigo said in December 2021.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026
The squeeze on supply has pushed oil and natural gas prices higher, with drastic knock-on effects for supply chains in multiple industries.
From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026
Oil is trading near $100 a barrel, and natural-gas prices have surged to the point that countries dependent on imported fuel are taking drastic steps to cut consumption.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 28, 2026
He lost Jacob’s labor, though if the man had been talented the overseer would have subjected him to a less drastic punishment.
From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead
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