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fiasco

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


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Artan's plight is the latest fiasco to hit the World Cup, with Iran's football federation stating on Tuesday that their allocation of fan tickets for the group stage has been revoked.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 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 Mike Vrabel Situation Has Gotten Very Awkward in New England: In an ideal world, the fiasco involving the Patriots coach and Dianna Russini could be a private matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

A three-day strike that is canceled on the first day is only a one-day failure; a strike that fails three days running is a fiasco.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela




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