drastic

Example Sentences

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It wasn’t an easy ask, but patients had been avoiding so many things for so long that their worlds had gotten smaller and many were willing to try something, even if it felt drastic.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 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

Emerging market nations in Asia have implemented drastic measures like shortened workweeks and fuel caps to curb oil demand amid global supply disruptions.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

Some analysts remain skeptical that Meta and YouTube would make drastic changes to their products because they’ve weathered crises before.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 28, 2026

I started to think that I would have to do something drastic soon, because I couldn’t stand there looking fierce and breathing heavy forever.

From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan