drastic
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The case took a drastic turn on 17 September after Saudi prosecutors filed an appeal for Anojan to be prosecuted under Sharia law instead of the country's cybercrime legislation.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
He disagreed with the stance of environmental groups that imposing more drastic water cutbacks is the answer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
In Syria, demonstrations have multiplied over recent days against a drastic increase in fuel prices.
From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026
A drop of just 3% of the population might not sound drastic, but Blythe was in trouble long before the prison closed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 13, 2026
Winning the Micah Award inspired me to make a drastic change in my life and not be silent anymore.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
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