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drastic

[dras-tik] / ˈdræs tɪk /


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Driver, putter and ball are usually the most crucial elements, so the move is not as drastic as it might appear.

From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026

Yet its arsenal is facing such drastic shortfalls in some of its most critical weapons!

From Slate • Apr. 24, 2026

Earnings have been fine, and March’s above-expectation retail sales report could assuage concerns about a drastic pullback in consumer spending in response to the war.

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

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

He didn’t exactly know how or why, but Nathan knew that Uncle Jet was about to do something drastic.

From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young




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