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fiasco

[fee-as-koh, -ah-skoh] / fiˈæs koʊ, -ˈɑ skoʊ /


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Another victim of the pit lane penalty fiasco but overall a decent points haul for the McLaren man.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

Mr. Blair’s not-entirely-original diagnosis of this fiasco is that Mr. Starmer’s Labour never had a plan.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

The move created the first public relations fiasco under Weiss’ watch and tarnished the strong journalistic reputation of “60 Minutes.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

The final straw was the 2020 fiasco when exams were cancelled and teachers estimated results for students.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

The event probably got more attention as a fiasco than it would have if things had gone smoothly.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling




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